Griqualander

noun

Griqua·​land·​er

-ˌlandə(r)

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of either of the historical South African divisions of Griqualand East or Griqualand West

Word History

Etymology

Afrikaans Griekwalander, from Griekwaland Griqualand, region in southern Africa + -er

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