3syllables
bantustan
Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.
bantustan is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, bantustan is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofbantustan
1noun
- (originally South Africa) Any of ten former territories defined as homelands for black South Africans.
- A political entity reminiscent of the old apartheid-era territories of the same name.
Example: "During his visit to Ottawa, the United Nations' inspector stated that under its present conditions, Nunavut was in effect a bantustan."
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.