Afro-American

/ˌˈæfroʊ əˌmɛrəkən/
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Definitions of Afro-American
  1. noun
    an American whose ancestors were born in Africa
    synonyms: African American, African-American, Black American
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    type of:
    American
    a native or inhabitant of the United States
  2. adjective
    pertaining to or characteristic of Americans of African ancestry
    “Afro-American culture”
    synonyms: African-American
    black
    of or belonging to a racial group having dark skin especially of sub-Saharan African origin
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