africanism
|af-ri-can-ism|
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/ˈæfrɪkənɪzəm/
African cultural trait
Etymology
Etymology Information
'africanism' originates from the word 'Africa,' which is derived from Latin 'Africa,' referring to the land of the Afri tribe.
Historical Evolution
'Africa' was used in Latin to describe the northern part of the continent, and 'africanism' evolved to denote cultural or linguistic traits.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to anything related to Africa, but over time it evolved to specifically denote cultural or linguistic features.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a characteristic feature of African culture, language, or tradition.
The use of drums in ceremonies is an africanism.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/25 09:06