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African Definition & Meaning

african
adjective
  1. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples; "African languages"
noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Africa

"African" in song lyrics

See how african is used in real songs:

  • "hip-hop culture is African"
    Aceyalone — Headaches and Woes
  • "Never made love with an african"
    Afroman — Colt 45
  • "Never made love with an African"
    The Afroman — Crazy Rap

Usage tips for "african"

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Frequently asked questions

What does african mean?
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples; "African languages" a native or inhabitant of Africa
What part of speech is african?
African is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does african have?
African has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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