Afric

1 of 2

adjective

Af·​ric

ˈafrik

: african

Afric

2 of 2

noun

Af·​ric

ˈa-frik

plural -s

: african

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

borrowed from Latin Āfricus "of the Roman province of Africa (present-day northern Tunisia), of the continent of Africa," from Āfr-, Āfer "of Africa, inhabitant of North Africa (other than Egypt)" (of unknown origin) + -icus -ic entry 1

Noun

derivative of afric

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1529, in the meaning defined above

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!