What is the meaning of Afrikaans?

noun

  • An official language of the Republic of South Africa; closely related to Dutch and Flemish.

adjective

  • Belonging or relating to white people of South Africa whose ancestors were Dutch or to their language.
    • usage: "an Afrikaans couple"; "Afrikaner support"
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