bosneger

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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bosneger m (plural bosnegers)

  1. Maroon
    Synonyms: boslandcreool, marron

Usage notes

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

Derived terms

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