Afric
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of Afric
1580–90; < Latin Āfricus, equivalent to Āfr-, stem of Āfer African + -icus -ic
Example Sentences
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Afric McGlade, a former intensive care nurse who arrived to the service station minutes after the explosion happened, described the devastation she saw.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2022
Afric’s Mozambique-born president, Mr. Matemulane, said it was in fact a different St. Petersburg-based businessman who helped him launch Afric, but declined to identify him.
From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2019
Investigative journalists have reported that Afric and Mr. Malevich’s foundation are funded by Mr. Prigozhin, but Mr. Malkevich and Afric employees denied any connection.
From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2019
Afric and the IAC are IRA offshoots, according to the documents.
From The Guardian • May 8, 2019
Although the very young officer was proud and class-conscious enough when they met indoors at the Lytes’ or Afric Queen, once both were in their saddles they were equals.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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