Definition of "kaffir" in Englisch

noun

1. (countable, offensive) In Islamic contexts, a non-Muslim.

2. (countable, offensive) A member of the Nguni people of southern Africa, especially a Xhosa.

3. (countable, South Africa, Rhodesia, Namibia, ethnic slur, offensive, derogatory) A black person.

4. (uncountable, now historical, offensive) A language spoken by the Nguni peoples of southern Africa, especially Xhosa.

5. (finance, slang, historical) South African mining shares

6. (uncountable) Ellipsis of kaffir corn.