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Rarebantustan
The correct spelling is bantustan.
How to pronounce bantustan
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."
Usage Examples
“During his visit to Ottawa, the United Nations' inspector stated that under its present conditions, Nunavut was in effect a bantustan.”
Definition
noun
- 1.(originally South Africa) Any of ten former territories defined as homelands for black South Africans.
- 2.A political entity reminiscent of the old apartheid-era territories of the same name.
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