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boer war

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Noun

either of two wars: the first when the Boers fought England in order to regain the independence they had given up to obtain British help against the Zulus (1880-1881); the second when the Orange Free State and Transvaal declared war on Britain (1899-1902)

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Words contain "boer war" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
boer kruger oom paul kruger stephanus johannes paulus kruger

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