🧑🏿african-american

noun/adjective
/ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

Meaning

A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.

Example Sentences

She is proud of her African-American heritage.

Synonyms

Black American, Afro-American, person of color, African descent

Antonyms

European-American, White American

Collocations

African-American community, African-American culture, African-American history, African-American studies

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