English Dictionary

bantustan

/ˌbantuːˈstan/

noun

(originally South Africa, historical) Any of ten former territories defined as homelands for black South Africans.

The bantustan policy was implemented in South Africa during apartheid.

意味（1）

(originally South Africa, historical) Any of ten former territories defined as homelands for black South Africans.

意味（2）

(derogatory) A political entity reminiscent of the old apartheid-era territories of the same name.

During his visit to Ottawa, the United Nations' inspector stated that under its present conditions, Nunavut was in effect a bantustan.