african

[US]/'æfrɪk(ə)n/
[UK]/'æfrɪkən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. of or relating to Africa
n. a person from Africa

Phrases & Collocations

African continent

African culture

African wildlife

south african

african american

central african republic

african national congress

african elephant

african swine fever

Example Sentences

African cuisine is known for its bold flavors and use of spices.

She bought a beautiful African dress at the market.

Many African countries are known for their diverse wildlife.

He is studying African history in college.

African elephants are the largest land animals on Earth.

The African continent is rich in natural resources.

She dreams of going on an African safari one day.

African music is known for its rhythmic beats and vibrant melodies.

The African Union is an organization that promotes unity among African countries.

He has a collection of African artifacts from his travels.

Real-world Examples

Penn sits within a historic African-American neighborhood.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) May 2015 Compilation

This species of penguins, African penguins are endangered in the wild.

Source: VOA Daily Standard August 2018 Collection

Though African countries are poor, not all African cities are.

Source: Past English Level 4 Reading Exam Papers

Botswana has an estimated 130,000 African elephants, more than any other African country.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2019 Collection

I have a degree in African and African American Studies from Stanford University.

Source: Connection Magazine

Samba, her mother, is a 30-year-old African elephant.

Source: Past English CET-4 Listening Test Questions (with translations)

There is an African bird called the guinea fowl.

Source: Thanksgiving Matters

The African countries hoped to civilize all primitive tribes.

Source: Four-level vocabulary frequency weekly plan

It covets African oil, but cares little how Africa is governed.

Source: The Economist - Arts

Police brutality in predominantly African-American communities is another source of concern.

Source: VOA Daily Standard January 2019 Collection

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