Afro-American

[ af-roh-uh-mer-i-kuhn ]

noun

1. African American.

Afro-American

noun

1. another word for African-American

Usage Note

See African American, Black ¹.

Usage

This word has been replaced in general use by African-American

Word History and Origins

Origin of Afro-American¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; Afro- ( def ) + American ( def )

Example Sentences

Fitzgerald, who died in 1996, tended to let her guard down a little with reporters from the Baltimore Afro-American, the Pittsburgh Courier and other Black publications that thrived through much of the century.

From Los Angeles Times

At that gathering, leaders established the National Federation of Afro-American Women.

From National Geographic Kids

Among the most important was “Afro-American Abstraction,” featuring works by 19 Black artists, which opened at the P.S.

From New York Times

William Grant Still’s “Afro-American Symphony,” second on the program, was a slow, blues-inspired piece that showcased beautiful solos with a touch of a mournful tone from each instrument.

From Seattle Times

I always felt that the civil rights movement started as soon as there was an Afro-American in the United States.

From New York Times