Synonyms for

African

Verb / ˈæfrʌkʌn / / ˈæfrɪkʌn / Another word for african — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

African refers to or is related to the continent of Africa, its people, or its languages.

Synonyms & similar words

african African-American Afro black Negro Afric Ethiopian Somalian Kenyan Nigerian Tanzanian Ghanaian Zimbabwean Sudanese Egyptian Malian Senegalese Ivorian Tunisian Moroccan

Synonyms by register

Formal

negroid ethiopian

Antonyms

european asian american australian arctic antarctic

Common collocations

  • african continent
  • african american
  • african elephant
  • african safari
  • african roots
  • african diaspora
  • african culture

Word family

noun Africa
adjective African

Usage note

The term 'African' refers to people or things from the continent of Africa. It is important to use this term respectfully and avoid generalizations about the diverse peoples and cultures of Africa.

Example sentences

  1. My teacher showed us pictures of African animals like lions and zebras.
  2. My dad went on a trip to Africa and brought back some African souvenirs.
  3. My favorite food is African peanut stew.
  4. My mom's co-worker is an African immigrant.
  5. The African continent is rich in natural resources.

Quotes

  • I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me. - Kwame Nkrumah
  • “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

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