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
He is believed to have sponsored Mr. Shugalei’s trip to Madagascar in 2018 and, according to Dossier, a London-based research group opposed to the Kremlin, controls AFRIC, a Russian-financed research institute focused on Africa.
From New York Times
Also not working was the account for Afric, a South Africa-based website previously linked with a Russian attempt to meddle in the country’s recent election by backing the ruling African National Congress.
From The Guardian
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
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
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