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kaffir Definition and Meaning in English (kaffir definition)

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Kaffir definition: A highly offensive and derogatory racial slur used, especially in South Africa, to refer to a Black person.

Definitions of Kaffir

  1. 1noun(slang)

    A highly offensive and derogatory racial slur used, especially in South Africa, to refer to a Black person.

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“The use of the word 'kaffir' is considered a severe racial insult and is legally prohibited in many contexts.”

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Kaffir definition: A highly offensive and derogatory racial slur used, especially in South Africa, to refer to a Black person.
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'Kaffir' translates to 'kaffir' in English. Kaffir definition: A highly offensive and derogatory racial slur used, especially in South Africa, to refer to a Black person.
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