also: なんあせんそう
noun
Boer War; South African War
Historical term for the Second Boer War (1899–1902). Also referred to as ボーア戦争.
See also: ボーア戦争
南ア戦争は1899年から1902年まで続いた。
The Boer War lasted from 1899 to 1902.
Standard modern spelling using katakana ア for 'Africa'.
Older spelling using the kanji 阿 for 'Africa'; now largely replaced by 南ア戦争.
Synonymous; ボーア戦争 is a direct transliteration of 'Boer War' and is equally common.
Compound of 南ア (South Africa, abbreviation of 南アフリカ) and 戦争 (war).