‖Ned Geref, adjectival phrase
- Forms:
- Also Ned. Geref.
- Origin:
- AfrikaansShow more Afrikaans, written abbreviation of Nederduitse Gereformeerde Dutch Reformed.
‘Dutch Reformed’: NG. Usually in the phrases Ned Geref Church, Ned Geref Kerk/- kɛrk/ [Afrikaans, kerk church].
- Note:
- Used only in written contexts.
1877 F. Jeppe Tvl Bk Almanac & Dir. (1976) 38There are congregations belonging to two other Dutch denominations represented in the Republic, such as the ‘Ned. Geref. Kerk,’ and the ‘Gereformeerde Kerk’, which are known under the common appellation of orthodox Churches; the latter is called the Dopper Church.
1988 K. Stander in Argus 24 Mar. 1A new row has broken out in the Ned Geref Kerk family over criticism of Dr Allan Boesak and Archbishop Desmond Tutu by the white NGK and President Botha.
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