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Afropessimism

Afropessimism is the alternative form of Afro-pessimism.

Meaning of Afro-pessimism

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

Questions about Afropessimism

What is Afropessimism the alternative form of?
Afropessimism is the alternative form of Afro-pessimism.

Words near Afropessimism in the dictionary

  1. afronaut
  2. afronauts
  3. afront
  4. Afropean
  5. Afropeans
  6. Afropessimism
  7. Afropessimist
  8. Afropessimists
  9. Afrophile
  10. Afrophiles
  11. Afrophilia

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