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Afro-pessimism

Afro-pessimism noun: a pessimism or weariness over the chances of solving the political and social problems that Africa faces.

Noun

Afro-pessimism (uncountable)

  1. A pessimism or weariness over the chances of solving the political and social problems that Africa faces.
    • If “Afropessimism” is not to take hold, African nations still mired in autocracy, bureaucracy, and corruption must begin to democratize their political systems.1990, Africa Report, vol 35/36, p. 97
    • He and other African journalists warned that "Afro-pessimism" in the western media affected the way Africa was perceived, with knock-on effects on the continent's politics, tourism, and aid from western countries.2000 November 17, Jessica Hodgson, The Guardian

Forms of Afro-pessimism

alternative formAfropessimism

Origin of Afro-pessimism

From Afro- + pessimism.

Questions about Afro-pessimism

What does Afro-pessimism mean?
Afro-pessimism means a pessimism or weariness over the chances of solving the political and social problems that Africa faces.
What part of speech is Afro-pessimism?
Afro-pessimism is a noun.

Words near Afro-pessimism in the dictionary

  1. Afro-Latinx
  2. Afro-Mexican
  3. Afro-Mexicans
  4. Afro-Palestinian
  5. Afro-Peruvian
  6. Afro-pessimism
  7. Afro-pessimist
  8. Afro-pessimists
  9. Afro-punk
  10. Afro-rock
  11. Afro-Russian

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