bosneger

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • Bosneger

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

bosneger m (plural bosnegers)

  1. Maroon
    Synonyms: boslandcreool, marron

Usage notes

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

Derived terms

  • bosnegerpinda
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