Definitions
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- noun South Africa
White people collectively.
Etymologies
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Examples
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On one occasion while doing this he allegedly said "abelungu" (white people).
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On one occasion while doing this he allegedly said "abelungu" (white people).
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On one occasion while doing this he allegedly said "abelungu" (white people).
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On at least one occasion while doing this he referred to "abelungu"
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I speak of 'abelungu' but at all times it has never been racist.
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On one occasion while doing this he allegedly said "abelungu" (white people).
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On one occasion he allegedly said "abelungu" (white people) while pinching his nose closed.
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I am alleged to have shouted aloud 'abelungu' during my alleged racist gestures.
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On one occasion while doing this he allegedly said "abelungu" (white people).
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"I do not count how many times per day I speak of 'abelungu' but at all times it has never been racist," Makhaye said.
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