African American
noun
A person living in the United States who has roots from sub-Saharan Africa.
The museum exhibit showcased the achievements of African Americans in the fields of science, art, and literature.
Often appears as...
- african american community
- african american culture
adjective
Relating to African Americans and their culture and history.
The African American literary tradition is a rich and vibrant part of American culture.
Often appears as...
- african american culture
- african american literature
noun
A person living in the United States who has roots from sub-Saharan Africa.
The museum exhibit showcased the achievements of African Americans in the fields of science, art, and literature.
Often appears as...
- african american community
- african american culture
adjective
Relating to African Americans and their culture and history.
The African American literary tradition is a rich and vibrant part of American culture.
Often appears as...
- african american culture
- african american literature
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Identity
Used to express a sense of community and shared heritage among people of African descent in the U.S.
She takes great pride in her African American identity.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Rooted in the history of slavery and civil rights movement; important in discussions about race and equality.
African American voters have been a crucial demographic in shaping U.S. political history.
Pro Tip 3/3Ethnic Distinction
Differentiates people of African descent in the U.S. from other black communities around the world.
Barack Obama is often celebrated as the first African American president of the United States.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Identity
Used to express a sense of community and shared heritage among people of African descent in the U.S.
She takes great pride in her African American identity.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Rooted in the history of slavery and civil rights movement; important in discussions about race and equality.
African American voters have been a crucial demographic in shaping U.S. political history.
Pro Tip 3/3Ethnic Distinction
Differentiates people of African descent in the U.S. from other black communities around the world.
Barack Obama is often celebrated as the first African American president of the United States.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Identity
Used to express a sense of community and shared heritage among people of African descent in the U.S.
She takes great pride in her African American identity.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Rooted in the history of slavery and civil rights movement; important in discussions about race and equality.
African American voters have been a crucial demographic in shaping U.S. political history.
Pro Tip 3/3Ethnic Distinction
Differentiates people of African descent in the U.S. from other black communities around the world.
Barack Obama is often celebrated as the first African American president of the United States.
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