Natalian, a. and n.
(nəˈtɑːlɪən)
[f. Natal n.2 + -ian.]
A. adj. Of or pertaining to the province of Natal in South Africa. B. n. A native or inhabitant of Natal.
| 1867 R. J. Mann in Intellectual Observer X. 186 In the year 1842,..the Dutchmen within the Natalian territory became subjects of the British Crown. 1870 A. Lindley After Ophir ii. 27 The Natalians carry their penchant for genteel and sonorous titles nearly as far as the Sicilians. 1878 [see Jimmy2 1]. 1897 J. Bryce Impressions S. Afr. xviii. 359 The Natalians have..become the less energetic. 1928 R. Campbell Wayzgoose i. 10 Seldom do suns such striking talent show As when they set Natalian woods aglow. 1935 S. Desmond Afr. Log xxxix. 191 Throughout the day I see the lovely Natalian landscape roll past. 1960 Guardian 14 Oct. 12/5 Natalians are subjects of the Queen. 1973 Sunday Times (S. Afr.) 18 Feb. 2 An independent Natal has long been the dream of many White Natalians. |