AFRICANISM


Meaning of AFRICANISM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈa-fri-kə-ˌni-zəm also ]

ˈä- 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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.