Definition of African
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: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
First Known Use of african
1548
AFRICAN Defined for English Language Learners
African
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noun
Definition of African for English Language Learners
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: a person born, raised, or living in Africa
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: a descendant of Africans
AFRICAN Defined for Kids
Definition of African for Students
:a person born or living in Africa
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