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Noun
Backra
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English Translation
white person
Definition
It refers to a white person, especially a white slave master or colonial authority during slavery and plantation times.
Over time, it also came to mean boss, overseer, or someone in a position of power, especially if they're seen as oppressive or elitist.
Example Sentence
Patois: Mi granny always seh di backra man a di boss
English: My grandmother always says the white man is the boss.
