bantustan
(originally, _, South Africa, historical) Any of ten former territories defined as homelands for black South Africans under apartheid policy.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(originally, _, South Africa, historical) Any of ten former territories defined as homelands for black South Africans under apartheid policy.
Origin: From a language (ultimately from ) + , after place names such as Hindustan. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(derogatory) A political entity reminiscent of the old apartheid-era territories of the same name.
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