Definition
Definition of African - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
heritageperson descended from peoples native to the continent south of Europe
- Many Africans live in the diaspora.
2.
personsomeone from Africa
- My friend is an African.
Adjective
1.
culturalfrom or about cultures and peoples of the continent south of Europe
- African music is diverse and vibrant.
2.
geographyrelated to the continent of Africa
- The African continent is rich in resources.
Expressions with African
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elephant with large ears and ivory tusks
The African elephant's ears help it stay cool.
going across or involving the whole of Africa
The trans-African highway connects several countries.
hard tropical tree wood often used for furniture and cabinets
The table is made of African mahogany.
informal concept of time perceived to be flexible and unhurried
He arrived two hours late, joking it was African time..
relating to people of African descent from the Caribbean
She studies African-Caribbean history at university.
relating to the country whose capital city is Bangui
The Central African government announced new policies.
person from North Africa
Many North Africans live in France..
native or inhabitant of the Republic of South Africa
The South African voted in the national elections.
connected to West Africa, its peoples or traditions
She studies West African history and art.
country in central Africa, independent since 1960
The Central African Republic is rich in natural resources.
relating to Black American cultural traditions and practices
The African-American music festival was a huge success.
related to East Africa or its culture
The East African music festival was a huge success.
tropical disease transmitted by tsetse fly causing fever, headaches, and joint pains
Many regions in Africa are affected by African sleeping sickness.
large African bovid with curved horns
The African buffalo grazed peacefully in the savanna.
penguin species native to Africa's south-west coast
The African penguin is known for its braying call.
wild canid native to sub-Saharan Africa
The African wild dog is known for its hunting skills.
contagious viral disease affecting pigs
African swine fever devastated the local pig farms.
variety of English spoken by some African Americans
African American English has unique grammar and vocabulary.
dialect of English spoken by African Americans
She is studying African American Vernacular English in her linguistics class.
organization aiming for economic integration of African states
The African Economic Community was established to promote economic cooperation among African countries.
viral disease affecting horses, transmitted by insects
African horse sickness devastated the local horse population.
stork with a gap in its bill
The African openbill is common near wetlands.
disease caused by parasite transmitted by tsetse fly
African trypanosomiasis causes severe neurological disorders if untreated..
tropical African plant with violet, white, or pink flowers
She decorated her living room with African violets.
Origin of African
Latin, Africa (the continent) + -an (pertaining to)
Terms with African included in their meaning
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music
genre of music with African American roots
atlas
East African republic created from Tanganyika and Zanzibar
music
musical genre with African-American origins
world map
West African country, once ruled by Britain, now independent republic
food
North African dish with steamed semolina and stew
animal
tall African mammal with long neck and legs
botany
west African plant known for air purification
finance
unit of currency in several Middle Eastern and North African countries
common hippopotamus
large African mammal with thick skin
dance
lively Brazilian dance with African roots
person
man with dark skin of African descent
ethnicity
woman with dark skin of African descent
animal
african wild horse with black and white stripes
ethnicity
people of African descent
african roots
having ancestors from Africa
heritage styles
music genres developed by African Americans
african animal
african rhinoceros species known for being critically endangered
identity
state of being of African descent
West Indies
person of mixed African and European descent
origin
style of music originating from African American churches
animal
medium-sized African antelope with lyre-shaped horns
food
West African dish of rice cooked with tomatoes and spices
finance
South African currency
cuisine
traditional African American cuisine
Examples of African in a sentence
The museum celebrates the achievements of Africans. The African won the marathon with a record time. An African shared his cultural experiences at the event. The African festival showcased traditional dances. She wore a beautiful African dress to the event. African wildlife is diverse and fascinating.
The African climate varies from region to region.
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- French:Africain, africain, ...
- German:Afrikaner, afrikanisch, ...
- Italian:africano, etnico, ...
- Spanish:africano, ...
- Portuguese:africano, da África, ...
- Chinese:非洲人, 非洲的, ...
- Japanese:アフリカ系の人, アフリカの, ...
- Arabic:أَفْرِيقِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:אַפְרִיקָאִי, שֶׁל אַפְרִיקָה, ...
- Russian:африканец, африканский, ...
- Ukrainian:африканець, африканський, ...
- Hindi:अफ्रीकी, अफ्रीका संबंधी, ...
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