noun
- An American whose ancestors were born in Africa.
- synonyms: African-American, Afro-American, Black American
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| APA | WordNet. (2010). African American. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/african_american/definitions/1255061 |
| Chicago | WordNet. 2010. "African American" http://smartdefine.org/african_american/definitions/1255061 (accessed September 20, 2026). |
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| MLA | WordNet. "African American" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/african_american/definitions/1255061> |