Bantustan
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌbantuːˈstan/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bantustan is a noun meaning (originally South Africa, historical) Any of ten former territories defined as homelands for black South Africans under apartheid policy.
Meaning
(originally South Africa, historical) Any of ten former territories defined as homelands for black South Africans under apartheid policy.
More Meanings
- (derogatory) A political entity reminiscent of the old apartheid-era territories of the same name.
Word Forms
- bantustans
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include homelands, bundu, botlhanka, indaba, rajbari, senzala.
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