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Definition of African-American
1. Noun. An American whose ancestors were born in Africa.
Exact synonyms: African American, Afro-american, Black American
Generic synonyms: American
Derivative terms: Afro-american
Generic synonyms: American
Derivative terms: Afro-american
2. Adjective. Pertaining to or characteristic of Americans of African ancestry. "Many black people preferred to be called African-American or Afro-American"
Definition of African-American
1. Adjective. (of a person) American and black. ¹
2. Adjective. (nonstandard US of a person) Black. ¹
3. Adjective. Of or pertaining to the culture of African-American people. ¹
4. Noun. A black American. ¹
5. Noun. (nonstandard US) Any black person. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of African-American
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