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2. used to describe an American of African descent.

3. a term which has fallen out of favor in recent years for the more politically correct two word phrase 'African American'. Possibly due to the fact that people think that the prefix 'Afro-' does not exist or is in some way derogatory. And believe the noun 'Afro', describing a popular 1970's hairstyle is the only definition available.
Some really smart kid named Jamal was ridiculed for using the word 'Afro-American', but he couldn't understand why. Then society explained it to him, but he still didn't understand the logic, or lack there of.
by Severian_ November 27, 2006
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A person born in the United States whose ancestry likely originates with black-Africans. This term differentiates black-Africans who through naturalization are citizens of the United States and considered African-American.
Learning the struggle of the black-Africans who came to this country as slaves contributes to the identity and character of Afro-Americans.
by Synthea Clark March 25, 2006
a member of the Afro American race
by Roo#1 January 18, 2009
Afro Amercian is a term that describes any person who is living in the americas (North America and South America) who is of african descent.
Those Afro-American People In Brazil Are Poor.
by birdman17b June 09, 2007
by Daemien wrath February 26, 2004
Confused negro living in the USA
by Winston Washington K'dogo January 14, 2004
by notPCor1984 June 28, 2005

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