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Meaning of bantustan

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bantustan

Pronunciation:/ˌbantuːˈstan//ˈbæntuˌstæn/

noun

Definitions

  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.

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