"Afro-pessimism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Afro- + pessimism. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|Afro|pessimism}} Afro- + pessimism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Afro-pessimism (uncountable)
  1. A pessimism or weariness over the chances of solving the political and social problems that Africa faces. Wikipedia link: Afro-pessimism Tags: uncountable Synonyms: Afropessimism

Alternative forms

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