noun A member of a South African people of mixed Dutch and Khoikhoi ancestry.
adjective Of or relating to Afrikaans, the language of the Afrikaners.
In the context of history, 'afrikander' can refer to the descendants of Dutch settlers in South Africa or to the Afrikaner people as a whole.
In linguistics, 'afrikander' can refer to a dialect of Dutch spoken in South Africa, or more commonly, to the Afrikaans language which evolved from Dutch and is spoken by the Afrikaner people.
In ethnography, 'afrikander' can refer to the culture, customs, and traditions of the Afrikaner people in South Africa.
The term 'afrikander' is used in the field of agriculture to refer to a breed of cattle originating in South Africa known for its adaptability to harsh climates and resistance to diseases.
The term 'afrikander' may be used by writers to refer to a breed of cattle native to South Africa.
Historians may use 'afrikander' to describe a group of Dutch-speaking settlers in South Africa.
Agriculturalists may use 'afrikander' to discuss a specific breed of cattle known for its adaptability to harsh climates.