Term Study

Plain-Language . Movement . Equality . Trust

African

"African" generally refers to something of, from, or related to the continent of Africa. It can be used to describe people, cultures, ethnic groups, languages, or other aspects that originate from this continent. Africa is the second largest continent in the world, with a diverse range of ethnicities, cultures, and languages. When used to describe a person, "African" usually refers to someone who was born in Africa or who has significant ancestral ties to the continent.