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单词 balander
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Definition of balander in English:

balander

(also balanda)
nounbəˈlandə
derogatory

  • (in Australian Aboriginal English) a white man.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Now balanda's actually a Macassan bahasa Indonesia term for Dutch person.
    • The Jabiluka uranium mine project will bring more balanda to the region.
    • His mother, principal of the local school, blames the balanda (whitefellas).
    • So if there was a particular problem for which they needed balanda help, they would go to one they felt in good relationship with.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Makasarese balanda, from Malay belanda (alteration of Hollander in the sense 'Dutchman').

 
 
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