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African

Relating to Africa or its people.

Relating to Africa or its people, cultures, and characteristics; used to describe individuals of African descent living in other parts of the world.

Pronunciation

/ˈæfrɪkən/

Etymology

From Afrika, a name used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for the land now known as Africa.

Explain Like I’m 5

African means something related to Africa, a big continent with many countries and people.

Fun Facts

Africa is the second-largest continent
The Sahara Desert covers a large portion of North Africa
Ancient Egypt was located in Northeast Africa

FAQ

What is Africa? It's a continent with 54 countries
Who are Africans? People who live in or have origins from Africa
What languages are spoken in Africa? Over 2,000 languages are spoken

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

Africans African descent

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

person ethnicity

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

African American Bantu Berber Fulani Igbo Yoruba

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

humanity world population

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