cape coloured: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

It can be. It is a legally created apartheid-era classification. Many people now claim it with pride as a cultural identity, but it should only be used in the proper South African context and with sensitivity. It is not a term to be applied by outsiders casually.

Primarily Afrikaans (often a distinct variety called Kaapse Afrikaans) or English. Many are bilingual.

In broad apartheid classification, 'Coloured' was a category that included several groups. 'Cape Coloured' is the largest and most historically central subgroup within that category, originating in the Cape.

In formal/academic writing, 'Cape Coloured' is precise for the Cape-originating group. 'South African Coloured' or simply 'Coloured' (capitalized, in context) is more common in broader contemporary discussion. It is best to follow the usage of the community itself or respected sources on the topic.

A member of a multiracial ethnic group in South Africa, particularly the Western Cape region, historically classified under apartheid.

Cape coloured is usually formal/ethnographic. can be considered outdated or offensive if used carelessly outside of south african sociological or historical contexts. in register.

Cape coloured: in British English it is pronounced /keɪp ˈkʌləd/, and in American English it is pronounced /keɪp ˈkʌlərd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.