afro-american

• Terme anglais désignant une personne noire américaine, souvent perçu comme vieilli ou inapproprié ; on lui préfère « Afro-Américain » ou « Noir américain ».

An outdated term for African Americans, now considered inappropriate and replaced by 'African American' or 'Black'.

1. Relating to African American culture or heritageB2formalamerican

   Pertaining to or characteristic of Americans of African ancestry.

   afro-américain (relatif à la culture ou au patrimoine)

   • The museum has a special exhibit on Afro-American history.
   • She studies Afro-American literature at the university.
   • The festival celebrates Afro-American music and dance.

   Synonymesafrican americanafrican-americanblack

• Nom désignant un Américain dont les ancêtres sont nés en Afrique, généralement d'origine subsaharienne.

A noun referring to an American whose ancestors were born in Africa.

nom propre

1. American of African descentB1formalamerican

   A person living in the United States whose ancestors originated from Africa.

   afro-américain

   • Many Afro-Americans have made significant contributions to music and literature.
   • The museum highlights the history of Afro-Americans in the United States.
   • She is an Afro-American writer known for her powerful novels.

   Synonymesafrican americanafrican-americanblack