Afrikaner (noun)

1. A South African of Dutch, French Huguenot, or German descent, especially one who speaks Afrikaans and is a member of the Boer community.
2. A member of a group of people who lived in southern Africa and are descended from the Dutch settlers who arrived there in the 17th and 18th centuries.
3. A speaker of Afrikaans, a language derived from Dutch and spoken by the Afrikaners.

Origin:

19th century: from dutch, from afrika "africa" + -er.

Examples:

1. The Afrikaners were instrumental in the development of South Africa.
2. The Afrikaner culture is a unique blend of Dutch and African influences.
3. The Afrikaners were the dominant political force in South Africa during apartheid.
4. The Afrikaners have a strong sense of community and cultural identity.
5. The Afrikaner culture is known for its rich history and traditional music and dance.