Central African

noun

plural Central Africans

: a native or inhabitant of the Central African Republic

Central African adjective

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1826, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Central African was in 1826

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Central African

Central African Republic

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“Central African.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Central%20African. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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