bosneger

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Dutch[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of bos (“forest”) +‎ neger (“negro”). Compare Sranan Tongo businengre.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔsˌneː.ɣər/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: bos‧ne‧ger

Noun[edit]

bosneger m (plural bosnegers)

  1. Maroon
    Synonyms: boslandcreool, marron

Usage notes[edit]

In formal discourse marron is now more favoured, although bosneger remains in use as a self-designation.

Derived terms[edit]

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