Kruger

[ kroo-ger; Dutch kry-khuhr ]

noun

1. Ste·pha·nus Jo·han·nes Paul·us [ste-, fah, -n, œ, s yoh-, hah, -n, uh, s , poh, -l, œ, s], Oom Paul, 1825–1904, South African statesman: president of the Transvaal 1883–1900.

Kruger

/ ˈkruːɡə /

noun

1. KrugerStephanus Johannes Paulus18251904MBoerPOLITICS: statesman Stephanus Johannes Paulus (ˈstɛfənʊs jəʊˈhænɪs ˈpɔːlʊs), known as Oom Paul. 1825–1904, Boer statesman; president of the Transvaal (1883–1900). His opposition to Cecil Rhodes and his denial of civil rights to the Uitlanders led to the Boer War (1899–1902)

Other Words From

• Kruger·ite noun adjective

Example Sentences

Kruger Dunn told the audience he had been diagnosed on the spectrum late in life.

From Los Angeles Times

A leopard attacked two men at a South African air force base that borders the world-famous Kruger National Park.

From BBC

Mr Jenrick's campaign manager Danny Kruger said the Conservatives "must win back those voters we have lost - across the board but particularly to Reform".

From BBC

In other appointments, Danny Kruger, co-chair of the New Conservatives group on the right of the party, becomes a shadow defence minister.

From BBC

Elisabeth Kruger, a manager at the World Wildlife Fund who focuses on the Arctic, said the modeling was less severe than it could have been.

From New York Times