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1African
noun Af·ri·can \ˈa-fri-kən also ˈä-\
: a person born, raised, or living in Africa
: a descendant of Africans
Full Definition of AFRICAN
1
: a native or inhabitant of Africa
2
: a person and especially a black person of African ancestry
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First Known Use of AFRICAN
before 12th century
2African
adjective
Definition of AFRICAN
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the continent of Africa or its people
— Af·ri·can·ness \-kə(n)-nəs\ noun
First Known Use of AFRICAN
1564
AFRICANNESS Defined for Kids
1African
noun Af·ri·can \ˈa-fri-kən\
Definition of AFRICAN for Kids
: a person born or living in Africa
2African
adjective
Definition of AFRICAN for Kids
: of or relating to Africa or African people <African history> <African wildlife>
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