Af·ro·cen·tric
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Definition of Afrocentric
1
: centered on or derived from Africa or the Africans
2
: emphasizing or promoting emphasis on African culture and the contributions of Africans to the development of Western civilization
Other Words from Afrocentric
Afrocentricity
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ˌa-frō-ˌsen-ˈtri-sə-tē
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noun
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noun
Afrocentrism
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ˌa-frō-ˈsen-ˌtri-zəm
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noun
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noun
Afrocentrist
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ˌa-frō-ˈsen-trist
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noun or adjective
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noun or adjective
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“Afrocentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Afrocentric. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of Afrocentric was in 1966
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