African
ˈæfrɪkən
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.
ethnic tribal
2.
geographyrelated to the continent of Africa
  • The African continent is rich in resources.
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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.

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

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.

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  1. French:Africain, africain, ...
  2. German:Afrikaner, afrikanisch, ...
  3. Italian:africano, etnico, ...
  4. Spanish:africano, ...
  5. Portuguese:africano, da África, ...
  6. Chinese:非洲人, 非洲的, ...
  7. Japanese:アフリカ系の人, アフリカの, ...
  8. Arabic:أَفْرِيقِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַפְרִיקָאִי, שֶׁל אַפְרִיקָה, ...
  10. Russian:африканец, африканский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:африканець, африканський, ...
  12. Hindi:अफ्रीकी, अफ्रीका संबंधी, ...
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