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Definition of African–Canadian
African–Canadians
: a Canadian of African and especially of black African descent He used his fame as an athlete to speak out against wage discrimination and the misrepresentation of African-Canadians on television. — Sharon Lem, Toronto Star, 25 Apr. 2009
African–Canadian
adjective Its aim is to encourage African-Canadian and Aboriginal students—traditionally under represented in the health sciences—to consider a career in healthcare. — Megan Ogilvie, Toronto Star, 16 July 2010 African-Canadian studiesFrom the M-W Editors
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First Known Use of african–canadian
1986
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