English Explanatory Dictionary

white man's grave

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Africa, or more specifically, western Africa or Sierra Leone.
noun
  1. Alternative form of white man's grave.
noun
  1. Alternative form of white man's grave.

Word forms

white man's grave white men's graves some white man's grave white men's grave White man's graves

Etymology

Referring to the high mortality rate among white missionaries and colonists in Africa, due to the tropical climate, diseases, and sanitation.

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