Af·ri·can
ˈa-fri-kən 
also ˈä-
1
: a native or inhabitant of Africa
2
: a person and especially a Black person of African ancestry
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Noun
In her own words, that pivotal moment pushed her to chase the ideal of creating a book that didn’t exist: one that charts the progression of African Americans and their ongoing relationship with fashion.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
In Saudi Arabia The Changing Landscape Of African Safaris
Exploring Nature And History In Kyushu, Japan
Expert Tips For Exercising And Staying Fit When Traveling
Check out my website.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Ethnicity: Native Americans and people of African descent are more likely to have CREST syndrome and experience more severe forms than white people.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Mar. 2025
The fast and loose philosophy was not going to hold water against a thoroughly professional South African unit.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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“African.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/African. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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