afrogaean
|af-ro-gae-an|
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/ˌæfroʊˈdʒiːən/
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/ˌæfrəʊˈdʒiːən/
African earth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afrogaean' originates from the combination of 'Afro-' referring to Africa and the Greek word 'gaia' meaning 'earth'.
Historical Evolution
'afrogaean' was formed by combining 'Afro-' with 'gaean', derived from the Greek 'gaia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the earth of Africa', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the African continent or its geological features.
The afrogaean landscape is rich in biodiversity.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 13:51