Afro-American
Afro-American noun: a native or resident of the United States (an American) who is of African heritage.
Noun
Afro-American (plural Afro-Americans)
- A native or resident of the United States (an American) who is of African heritage.
- That great battle was won, not because the victim of slavery was a negro, mulatto, or an Afro-American, but because the victim of slavery was a man and a brother to all other men, a child of God, and could claim with all mankind a common Father, and therefore should be recognized as an accountable...1894 September 3, Frederick Douglass, Blessings of Liberty and Education, Manassas, Virginia
- Synonyms:
- African-American
Adjective
Afro-American (not comparable)
- Of African-American heritage or culture.
- I inadvertently gave the afro-american delivery boi a $5 tip probably due to the fact that I had pickled a few brain cells.2004 August 5, "Zonee", “Ungratefull fucking pizza boi....”, in alt.pizza.delivery.drivers (Usenet), retrieved 09 Mar 2008
- Synonyms:
- African-American
Synonyms of Afro-American
Forms of Afro-American
| plural | Afro-Americans |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Aframerican |
| alternative form | Afromerican |
Origin of Afro-American
From Afro- + American.
Phrases with Afro-American
Questions about Afro-American
- What does Afro-American mean?
- Afro-American means a native or resident of the United States (an American) who is of African heritage.
- What part of speech is Afro-American?
- Afro-American can be a noun or an adjective.
- What is the plural of Afro-American?
- The plural of Afro-American is Afro-Americans.
Words near Afro-American in the dictionary
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