Afrikaaner refers to a South African ethnic group primarily of Dutch and Huguenot descent. While the term Afrikaaner is the most common term used to refer to this group, there are a few other terms that are sometimes used as synonyms, especially in academic writing. Some of these terms include Boer, Dutch South African, and Afrikaner-British. The term Boer in particular refers to the early Afrikaaner settlers who were primarily farmers. Dutch South African highlights the Dutch influence on the Afrikaaner culture and language, while Afrikaner-British emphasizes the British colonial influence on the group. Overall, Afrikaaner remains the most widely recognized term for this ethnic group.