n.
Pronunciation: ' a-fri-k ə - ˌ ni-z ə m also ' ä-
Function: noun
Date: 1641
1 : a characteristic feature (as a custom or belief) of African culture
2 : a characteristic feature of an African language occurring in a non-African language
3 : allegiance to the traditions, interests, or ideals of Africa
– Af · ri · can · ist \ -nist \ adjective