afrasian
|af-ra-sian|
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/əˈfreɪʒən/
Afro-Asiatic connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afrasian' originates from a combination of 'Afro-' referring to Africa and 'Asian' referring to Asia, indicating a connection between the two regions.
Historical Evolution
The term 'afrasian' was coined to describe the linguistic and cultural connections between Africa and Asia.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the linguistic family, but it has also been used to describe cultural and historical ties between the regions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the Afro-Asiatic language family, which includes languages spoken in parts of Africa and Asia.
The Afrasian languages are diverse and widespread.
Synonyms
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