sub-Saharan

adjective

sub-Sa·​ha·​ran ˌsəb-sə-ˈher-ən 

-ˈhär-

: of, relating to, or being the part of Africa south of the Sahara

Examples of sub-Saharan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

South Africa is among 32 sub-Saharan African nations that are eligible for AGOA in 2026. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

If these prices become even steeper, the IMF warns, South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa could experience serious food shortages. — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

Washington has spent six years trying to conclude what would be America’s first free trade agreement in sub-Saharan Africa, with Kenya, this was meant to be one of the aims of AGOA. — Daniele Nyirandutiye, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

Children across sub-Saharan Africa and Asia are among the most exposed to multiple climate hazards at the highest intensity. — Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sub-Saharan

• lactoferrin
• acheron
• operon
• percheron
• polaron
• charon
• herren
• karen
• marron
• perron
• terran

Kids Definition

sub-Saharan

adjective

sub-Sa·​ha·​ran

ˌsəb-sə-ˈhar-ən, 

ˈsəb-, 

-ˈher-, 

-ˈhär-

: of, relating to, or being the part of Africa south of the Sahara