Afrikanderism

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Pronunciation: /ˌæfrɪˈkændərˌɪzəm/

Definitions of afrikanderism

noun a political movement in South Africa advocating the interests of Afrikaners, especially the maintenance of the Afrikaans language and culture

Example Sentences

A1 I have never heard of afrikanderism before.

A2 Afrikanderism is a term used to describe the political ideology of Afrikaners in South Africa.

B1 The concept of afrikanderism played a significant role in shaping the history of South Africa.

B2 Afrikanderism was a key factor in the development of apartheid policies in South Africa.

C1 Scholars debate the legacy of afrikanderism and its impact on modern South African society.

C2 The complex nuances of afrikanderism are still studied and analyzed by historians and political scientists.

Examples of afrikanderism in a Sentence

formal The study of afrikanderism is important in understanding the cultural and political history of South Africa.

informal Some people believe that afrikanderism is a key aspect of South African identity.

slang I don't really get all that afrikanderism stuff, but it sounds interesting.

figurative His approach to leadership had a touch of afrikanderism, emphasizing traditional values and customs.

Grammatical Forms of afrikanderism

past tense

afrikanderized

plural

afrikanderisms

comparative

more afrikanderistic

superlative

most afrikanderistic

present tense

afrikanderizes

future tense

will afrikanderize

perfect tense

has afrikanderized

continuous tense

is afrikanderizing

singular

afrikanderism

positive degree

afrikanderism

infinitive

to afrikanderize

gerund

afrikanderizing

participle

afrikanderized

Origin and Evolution of afrikanderism

First Known Use: 1870 year
Language of Origin: Afrikaans/Dutch
Story behind the word: The word 'afrikanderism' originated from the Afrikaans language, derived from the Dutch settlers in South Africa.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the cultural and political movement of Afrikaners in South Africa advocating for their rights and interests, the term 'afrikanderism' has evolved to also refer to the unique cultural identity and nationalism of the Afrikaner people.