What does balanda mean?
Balanda means (Australian Aboriginal, Arnhem Land) A white person, a European..
Balanda
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(Australian Aboriginal, Arnhem Land) A white person, a European..
Example Sentences
They knew the white people of Victoria, and called them Balanda, which is nothing more than ‘Hollanders’; a name used by the Malays, from whom they received it.
The blacks rushed up to the house calling ‘Ballanda, Ballanda’—white man—and the Boss and Missus ran out.
On the natives’ side are […] fear of the Ballander-whiteman and the thought of losing their country.
Then I understood that this ‘balanda’ means people with skins like the white clay.
That’s the only road back for them […] to be rid of all your partonising, domineering balanda ways.
Balanda! If Aborigine e says something ... e want to stop im Balanda ... e might listen.
There are a lot of fans both balanda white and yolngu (east Arnhem Land Aborigines).
Synonyms for balanda
Antonyms for balanda
Related Words
Word Forms
- balandas
- balanda
- ballanda
- ballander
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for balanda?
Common synonyms include gubbah, migaloo, whitefella.
What is the opposite of balanda?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use balanda in a sentence?
They knew the white people of Victoria, and called them Balanda, which is nothing more than ‘Hollanders’; a name used by the Malays, from whom they received it.
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