单词 | Kaffir |
释义 | Word Frequency Kaffir or Kafir (ˈkæfə) nounWord forms: plural -firs or -fir offensive ▶ USAGE In South Africa the use of this word is completely taboo, and is indeed actionablein the courts. It is also advisable not to use the word in any of the compounds towhich it gave rise1. taboo (in southern Africa) any Black African 2. (among Muslims) a non-Muslim or infidel Word origin C19: from Arabic kāfir infidel, from kafara to deny, refuse to believe |
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