Sakekamer, noun

/ˈsɑːkəkɑːmə/
Origin:
AfrikaansShow more Afrikaans, elliptical for Afrikaanse Sakekamer, Afrikaanse attributive form of Afrikaans (see Afrikaans adjective) + sake business + kamer chamber.
The chamber of commerce representing Afrikaans business interests in a given area. Also attributive.
Note:
Individual Sakekamers are usually affiliated to the Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut (see AHI).
[1956 M. Rogers Black Sash 125Dr van Rhijn, Minister of Economic Affairs,..arrived to address a meeting of the Afrikaanse Sakekamer.]
1972 Sunday Times 24 Sept. 16The Bond has just as much right as the Sons of England or the Chamber of Industries or the Sakekamer to make representations to the Government.
1975 Daily Dispatch 31 Mar. 7The Sakekamer is busy arranging a special course for the benefit of training black personnel.
1990 Weekend Post 15 Dec. 14Alexandria Sakekamer members are angry that the consumer boycott is aimed at commerce when the complaint is with industry.
The chamber of commerce representing Afrikaans business interests in a given area. Also attributive.
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