kaffir Definition
- 1an offensive term for a black person, used especially in South Africa
- 2a type of sorghum native to Africa
Using kaffir: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "kaffir" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The use of the word 'kaffir' is considered highly derogatory and racist.
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Kaffir beer is made from the fermented sap of the kaffir palm.
Origins of kaffir
from Arabic 'kafir', meaning 'infidel'
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Summary: kaffir in Brief
The term 'kaffir' [ˈkæfər] has two meanings: an offensive term for a black person, particularly in South Africa, and a type of sorghum native to Africa. The use of the word 'kaffir' is considered highly derogatory and racist.
