"Afro-America" meaning in English

See Afro-America in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Afro- + America Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|Afro|America}} Afro- + America Head templates: {{en-prop}} Afro-America
  1. That part of the United States consisting of people of African heritage. Related terms: Afro-American
    Sense id: en-Afro-America-en-name-rIvqC4qF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with Afro-

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