Definition of African
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a native or inhabitant of Africa
2
: a person and especially a Black person of African ancestry
African
adjectiveDefinition of African (Entry 2 of 2)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the continent of Africa or its people
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The first known use of African was before the 12th century
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