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

2. Adjective. Pertaining to or characteristic of Americans of African ancestry. "Many black people preferred to be called African-American or Afro-American"
Exact synonyms: Afro-american
Similar to: Black
Derivative terms: 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

Afghanistanis
Afghanistanism
Afghanization
Afghans
Afipia felis
Aflao
Aflaxen
Aframomum
Aframomum melegueta
Afrasian
Afrasian language
Afric
Africa
Africa-Eurasia
African
African-American (current term)
African-American music
African-Americans
African American
African American Vernacular English
African Americans
African Lily
African Union
African anteater
African anteaters
African bowstring hemp
African buffalo
African buffalos
African chameleon
African cherry orange

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