Afro-American

noun

Af·​ro-Amer·​i·​can ˌa-frō-ə-ˈmer-ə-kən How to pronounce Afro-American (audio)
-ˈme-rə-
Afro-American adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Afro-American was in 1831

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Cite this Entry

“Afro-American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Afro-American. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

Afro-American

noun
Af·​ro-Amer·​i·​can
ˌaf-rō-ə-ˈmer-ə-kən
Afro-American adjective
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