Afro-American

American  

[af-roh-uh-mer-i-kuhn] / ˌæf roʊ əˈmɛr ɪ kən /

Sometimes Aframerican

noun

1. African American.

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Afro-American British  

noun

1. another word for African-American

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Usage

See African American, Black ¹.

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

Etymology

Origin of Afro-American

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

The 1980 “Afro-American Abstraction” show, a breakthrough for many of its artists, came about somewhat by accident, Mr. Little told The Commercial Appeal of Memphis in 1983, when it toured there.

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