noun
either of two wars: the first when the Boers fought England in order to regain the independence they had given up to obtain British help against the Zulus (1880-1881); the second when the Orange Free State and Transvaal declared war on Britain (1899-1902)
• Regions: ↑Africa
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1. a war in which Great Britain fought against the Transvaal and Orange Free State, 1899-1902.
2. a war between Great Britain and the Transvaal, 1880-81.
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Boer War noun
Either of two wars (1880–81 and 1899–1902) fought between Britain and South Africa
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Main Entry: ↑Boer
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Boer War,
a war between Great Britain and the Boers of South Africa, lasting from 1899 to 1902.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.