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south africa

Adjective:South African
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south africa Lexical Profile

• noun

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A country located at the southernmost tip of the African continent, bounded by the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans, known for its diverse ecosystems, multicultural population, and distinct history.

Example

"South Africa is renowned worldwide for its stunning wildlife reserves and its transition to a fully representative democracy under Nelson Mandela."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named descriptively for its geographical location at the southern extremity of the continent of Africa. The name 'Africa' derives from the Latin 'Africa terra' (land of the Afri).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of South africa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/south africa
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