kaffir

ˈkæfə

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#1·4h ago

(countable, offensive) In Islamic contexts, a non-Muslim.

Origin: Ultimately from or unbeliever, both from to cover, to hide; in some (especially early) uses, via , or other European languages.. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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(countable, offensive) A member of the Nguni people of southern Africa, especially a Xhosa.

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#3·4h ago

(countable, South Africa, Rhodesia, Namibia, ethnic slur, offensive, derogatory) A black person.

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