African
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1Af·ri·can
noun \ˈa-fri-kən also ˈä-\Definition of AFRICAN
1
: a native or inhabitant of Africa
2
: a person and especially a black person of African ancestry
See First Known Use of AFRICAN
before 12th century
2African
adjectiveDefinition 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
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