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