Synonyms for

Africans

Verb / ˈæfrʌkʌnz / / ˈæfrɪkʌnz / Another word for africans — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Africans refers to people who are from the continent of Africa or who have ancestors from Africa.

Synonyms & similar words

african Blacks Afro-Caribbean Afro-American Afro-European Afro-Asian African-Caribbean African-American African-European African-Asian Negroes Nubians Sudanese Somalis Kenyan Ghanaians

Common collocations

  • African continent
  • African culture
  • African history
  • African American
  • African wildlife
  • African art
  • African countries

Word family

adjective African

Usage note

The term 'Africans' refers to people from the continent of Africa. It is a broad demographic term and should be used with sensitivity to the diversity of peoples and cultures within Africa.

Example sentences

  1. Africans are known for their diverse cultures and traditions.
  2. Many famous musicians and artists are of African descent.
  3. My friend's family is from Africa, so she considers herself African.
  4. Africans have contributed many things to the world.
  5. The wildlife in Africa is amazing, and many Africans work to protect it.

Quotes

  • The African race is a rubber ball. The harder you dash it to the ground, the higher it will rise. - African Proverb
  • Our children may learn about heroes of the past. Our task is to make ourselves architects of the future. - Jomo Kenyatta, First President of Kenya
  • Africa is a continent in flames. And deep down, if we really accepted that Africans were equal to us, we would all do more to put the fire out. We're standing around with watering cans, when what we really need is the fire brigade. - Bono

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