bosneger
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Alternative forms
- Bosneger
Etymology
Compound of bos (“forest”) + neger (“negro”). Compare Sranan Tongo businengre.
Pronunciation
Noun
bosneger m (plural bosnegers)
Usage notes
In formal discourse marron is now more favoured, although bosneger remains in use as a self-designation.
Derived terms
- bosnegerpinda
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