Africander

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪˌkændər/

Definitions of africander

noun Africander is a noun referring to a breed of large hornless red beef cattle that is native to South Africa.

Example Sentences

A1 An Africander is a type of cattle breed.

A2 The Africander cows are known for their resilience in harsh climates.

B1 The Africander breed originated in South Africa and is well-suited to the local environment.

B2 Africanders are popular among farmers for their ability to thrive in arid conditions.

C1 The Africander breed has been selectively bred for generations to improve its genetic traits.

C2 Africanders have a long history in South Africa and are considered a valuable asset to the agricultural industry.

Examples of africander in a Sentence

formal The Africander breed of cattle is known for its adaptability to harsh climates.

informal My neighbor has a few Africander cows on his farm.

slang I heard Africanders are great for beef production.

figurative She was as strong and resilient as an Africander in the face of adversity.

Grammatical Forms of africander

• plural: africanders
• comparative: more africander
• superlative: most africander
• present tense: africanders
• future tense: will africander
• perfect tense: have africandered
• continuous tense: is africandering
• singular: africander
• positive degree: africander
• infinitive: to africander
• gerund: africandering
• participle: africandered

Origin and Evolution of africander

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'Africander' originated from Dutch settlers in South Africa.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to Dutch settlers in South Africa, the term 'Africander' later evolved to also describe a breed of cattle native to the region.