African

Af-ri-can · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to Africa or its peoples, languages, or cultures.

  2. 2.

    A person from Africa or of African descent.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    African American — An American of African descent.
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    African Union — A continental union of African nations.
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    Sub-Saharan African — Relating to the part of Africa south of the Sahara Desert.

Related words

See also: Africa, Afro

Etymology

From Latin Africanus ("of Africa"), from Africa. The suffix -anus indicates origin or belonging.