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Kaffir

usgb/ˈkæfər/Volume
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Highly Offensive

Avoid using 'kaffir' as it is extremely disrespectful and can cause serious offense.

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Historical Context

Understand it's a historical term tied to apartheid, a time of racial segregation in South Africa.

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Context Awareness

Be aware of the setting when discussing historical texts where 'kaffir' may appear.

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