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bantustan

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noun

IPA: /ˌbantuːˈstan/

Say it like: Ban-tus-tan

The correct spelling is bantustan. (originally South Africa) Any of ten former territories defined as homelands for black South Africans. For example: "During his visit to Ottawa, the United Nations' inspector stated that under its present conditions, Nunavut was in effect a bantustan."

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During his visit to Ottawa, the United Nations' inspector stated that under its present conditions, Nunavut was in effect a bantustan.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.(originally South Africa) Any of ten former territories defined as homelands for black South Africans.
  2. 2.A political entity reminiscent of the old apartheid-era territories of the same name.

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