afro-american meaning and definition

AFRO-AMERICAN noun

Definition of Afro-American (noun)

1. an American whose ancestors were born in Africa
   • synonyms: African American, African-American, Black American

AFRO-AMERICAN adjective

Definition of Afro-American (adjective)

1. pertaining to or characteristic of Americans of African ancestry
   • "Afro-American culture"; "many black people preferred to be called African-American or Afro-American"
   • synonyms: African-American