1930s; earliest use found in The Rand Daily Mail. From the name of Dr Daniel F. Malan, leader of the South African National Party and prime minister + -ite.
Definition of Malanite in US English:
Malanite
nounməˈlanʌɪt
History
A supporter of Dr Malan or his policies.
Origin
1930s; earliest use found in The Rand Daily Mail. From the name of Dr Daniel F. Malan, leader of the S. African National Party and prime minister + -ite.