A historical term for a Khoi people of South Africa, or a member of this group; historically used to describe pastoralists who resisted colonial authority.
From Dutch 'Bondels' plus 'swarts' (meaning black or dark), a colonial-era designation for Khoi communities in southern Africa. The term reflects the Dutch and British colonial naming practices in the region.
The Bondelswarts led famous armed resistance against colonial oppression in the early 1900s, most notably the Bondelswarts Rebellion of 1925—a remarkable moment when an indigenous group directly challenged military occupation, anticipating later anti-colonial movements.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.