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Af·​ra·​sian | \ (ˈ)a-¦frā-zhən, -shən \

Definition of Afrasian

: of or belonging to both Africa and Asia

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First Known Use of Afrasian

1900, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Afrasian

afro- + asian

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“Afrasian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Afrasian. Accessed 22 May. 2022.

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