Pronunciation

/ˈæfrɪkən/

Definitions

• Adjective: Of or relating to people, animals, or plants native to Africa, or having origins or ancestry from Africa. For example: “The African savannah is home to diverse wildlife.”
• Noun: A person from Africa or having African descent. For example: “The African community celebrates their cultural heritage every year.”
• Proper Noun: Refers to the continent of Africa. For example: “Many African countries are working on sustainable development projects.”

Phrases

• “African art” denotes the diverse artistic expressions from the continent.
• “African dialects” are the various languages spoken across Africa.
• “African diaspora” refers to the global spread of people of African origin.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The African elephant is one of the largest land animals on Earth.”
• Noun: “She proudly shared her African roots with her children.”
• Proper Noun: “The African Union promotes peace and cooperation among its member states.”

Synonyms

• Sub-Saharan
• Afro
• Black African
• Indigenous African
• Continental

Antonyms

• Non-African
• Caucasian
• Asian
• European
• Indigenous (in the context of not referring to Africa)