boer war

Boer war

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bawr, bohr, boo r wawr]
- /bɔr, boʊr, bʊər wɔr/
- /bɔːr wɔː(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bawr, bohr, boo r wawr]
- /bɔr, boʊr, bʊər wɔr/

Definitions of boer war words

noun boer war either of two conflicts between Britain and the South African Boers, the first (1880–1881) when the Boers sought to regain the independence given up for British aid against the Zulus, the second (1899–1902) when the Orange Free State and Transvaal declared war on Britain 3
noun boer war a war (1899-1902) in which Great Britain defeated the Boers of South Africa 3
noun boer war a war in which Great Britain fought against the Transvaal and Orange Free State, 1899–1902. 1
noun boer war a war between Great Britain and the Transvaal, 1880–81. 1

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boer war popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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