Definitions for AFRICAN
ˈæf rɪ kənafrican

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. Africanadjective

   a native or inhabitant of Africa

2. Africanadjective

   of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

   "African languages"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Africannoun

   A native of Africa; also one ethnologically belonging to an African race.

2. Africanadjective

   Of or pertaining to Africa.

3. Etymology: As a noun in Old English as Africanas "Africans" (only plural). From Africānae.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. african

   African typically refers to a person, object or concept that originates from or is associated with the continent of Africa. Africa, the second largest continent, is diverse and rich in culture, languages and ethnic groups. Therefore, "African" can encompass a wide range of cultures, traditions, stories, and history. Additionally, African could also refer to an academic discipline that studies the continent and its people.

2. african

   African typically refers to something or someone that is from or associated with the continent of Africa, which is the second largest continent in the world located south of Europe and Asia. This term can broadly cover the wide range of cultures, languages, ethnicities, and lands that exist within this large geographical area. It can pertain to the geography, peoples, languages, cultures, wildlife, and history native to Africa.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Africanadjective

   of or pertaining to Africa

2. Africannoun

   a native of Africa; also one ethnologically belonging to an African race

3. Etymology: [L. Africus, Africanus, fr. Afer African.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. African

   af′rik-an, adj. pertaining to Africa—also Af′ric.—ns. Af′rican, a native of Africa; Africand′er, one born of white parents in Cape Colony or other parts of South Africa. [L. Africus, Africanus—Afer, African.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'AFRICAN' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2318

2. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'AFRICAN' in Adjectives Frequency: #314

Anagrams for AFRICAN »

1. Francia

How to pronounce AFRICAN?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say AFRICAN in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of AFRICAN in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of AFRICAN in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of AFRICAN in a Sentence

1. Ben Carson:

   Like most Americans, I was proud that we broke the color barrier when he was elected, but I also recognize that his experience and my experience are night-and-day different. He didn't grow up like I grew up by any stretch of the imagination, he's an 'African' American. He was, you know, raised white.

2. Alessandro Capponi:

   It will be seen as an injustice, you may not see people out on the streets, but if you ask 10 people what they think, those 10 people will tell you they see it as a complete injustice that only the Italian and the African are in prison. The Italians will say that the American gets away with murder and it won't be the first time.

3. Rick Perry:

   When we gave up on trying to win the support of African-Americans, we lost our moral legitimacy as the party of Lincoln, i am here to tell you that it is Republicans, not Democrats, who are truly offering black Americans the hope of a better life for themselves and their children.

4. Andrew Witty:

   While RTS,S on its own is not the complete answer to malaria, its use alongside those interventions currently available such as bed nets and insecticides would provide a very meaningful contribution to controlling the impact of malaria on children in those African communities that need it the most.

5. Lillian Davis-Miller:

   Sen. Harris touched on every point, every issue that plagues black communities, areas of crime, things involving education and equality, it helps the people in South Carolina to really understand the platform and where African Americans's coming from. African Americans's making public things that need to be addressed.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=AFRICAN
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/African
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/AFRICAN
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=AFRICAN