eenaars
Eenaars is a term primarily used in South Africa and Namibia, referring to the owner or master of something, most commonly a farm or land. It derives from the Afrikaans word "eenaar," which itself comes from the Dutch word "eigenaar," meaning owner. The term carries a sense of proprietorship and control over property.
In a historical context, "eenaar" was often associated with land ownership during colonial periods. Today, while
The application of "eenaar" extends beyond just land. One might refer to the "eenaar" of a business