Africanism

[ af-ri-kuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. something that is characteristic of African culture or tradition.
2. a word, term, or the like, that has been adopted from an African language.
3. African culture, ideals, or advancement.

Africanism

/ ˈæfrɪkəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. something characteristic of Africa or Africans, esp a characteristic feature of an African language when introduced into a non-African language

Word History and Origins

Origin of Africanism¹

First recorded in 1635–45; African + -ism

Example Sentences

I reached my destination without risk or adventure, but had the opportunity of seeing some new phases of Africanism on my arrival.

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