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  1. Boers - Wikipedia

    During apartheid, Boer was used by opponents of apartheid in various contexts, referring to institutional structures such as the National Party, or to specific groups of people, such as members of the Police …

  2. Boer | History, Culture & Traditions | Britannica

    Jan 26, 2026 · Boer, (Dutch: “husbandman,” or “farmer”), a South African of Dutch, German, or Huguenot descent, especially one of the early settlers of the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. …

  3. Boer | Encyclopedia.com

    May 14, 2018 · Boer (bŏŏr, bôr) [Du.,=farmer], inhabitant of South Africa [1] of Dutch or French Huguenot descent. Boers are also known as Afrikaners. They first settled (1652) near the Cape of …

  4. Boer Wars - New World Encyclopedia

    The First Boer War also known as the Transvaal War, was fought from December 16, 1880, until March 23, 1881. It was the first clash between the British and the Transvaal Boers.

  5. Who Are the Boers? (with picture) - PublicPeople

    May 23, 2024 · The term "Boer" is used to describe individuals who are descended from these original early settlers, along with people who are associated with Boer culture. The word Boer is Dutch for …

  6. Boers Definition - AP World History: Modern Key Term | Fiveable

    The term 'Boer' originates from the Dutch word for 'farmer' and reflects their agrarian lifestyle in South Africa. Boers established two independent republics in the interior: the South African Republic …

  7. Boers of South Africa: History and Facts | The First Encyclopedia

    Discover the history and facts of the Boers of South Africa, containing fascinating information, the Boer Wars, the Great Trek, British rule, and detention camps.

  8. BOER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    They meant the Boer War, recalled by Francis from boyhood, concluded twelve years earlier.

  9. Characteristics and Anatomy of the Boer Goat | ABGA

    Mar 31, 2025 · Learn about the traits and anatomy of Boer goats and how it contributes to their unique characteristics and abilities.

  10. Boer War - WorldAtlas

    Feb 14, 2024 · Occurring between 1899 - 1902, the Boer War, sometimes called the Second Boer War or the South Africa War was a conflict fought between the British Empire and the two Boer republics.