South African Republic
proper nounUK /ˌsaʊθ ˈæfrɪkən rɪˈpʌblɪk/
US /ˌsaʊθ ˈæfrɪkən rɪˈpʌblɪk/
A country in the south of Africa that is also called South Africa.
The South African Republic is known for its beautiful beaches and wildlife.
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2. A former Boer state in southern Africa, also known as the Transvaal Republic, which existed from 1852 to 1902.
The South African Republic was annexed by Britain after the Second Boer War.
3. The official name sometimes used for the modern country of South Africa in formal contexts.
The South African Republic has three capital cities.
4. A historical republic founded by Dutch-speaking settlers in the Transvaal region.
Gold was discovered in the South African Republic in 1886.