WHAT DOES AFRICAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of African in the English dictionary
The first definition of African in the dictionary is denoting or relating to Africa or any of its peoples, languages, nations, etc. Other definition of African is a native, inhabitant, or citizen of any of the countries of Africa. African is also a member or descendant of any of the peoples of Africa, esp a Black person.
10 QUOTES WITH «AFRICAN»
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African.
I read mostly Irish, African, Japanese, South American, and African writers. You can count on Scandinavian literature for a certain kind of darkness, a modern mythic style.
Perhaps it is time to debate culture. The common story is that in 'real' African culture, before it was tainted by the West, gender roles were rigid and women were contentedly oppressed.
My CD collection has a lot of world music - lots of Indian, African, Portuguese, Greek, Italian music. Because of my husband, a lot of jazz, too.
Because I am an African, I am a Ghanaian.
At the same, we need to remain sensitive to the reality that we are still an African society in which the majority of the people and communities live under severe deprivations and afflictions that are no fault of theirs.
It's not about composition. It's the way you feel about how your objects should relate to each other. I've got lots of African statues and things, and the cleaner arranges them like soldiers, which drives me mad. So I have to rearrange them, and I must drive her mad, because I'm doing anarchy and she's doing military manoeuvres.
I've always been interested in any kind of great music, and African music is, I think, the source of it all.
During the days of segregation, there was not a place of higher learning for African Americans. They were simply not welcome in many of the traditional schools. And from this backward policy grew the network of historical black colleges and universities.
My school was pretty much all African Americans, but it was still a little tough to be in because I didn't have a lot of money. And when I came back to my neighborhood, it was tough to fit in there, too, because I was wearing Catholic school clothes, and I had two parents, which was rare.
We don't intend to always keep this necessarily African oriented. Originally I had hoped to have African American Indian of this area, and the Appalachian of this area, but at the same time, just as we have the Haitian room, we will always have room for another exhibit.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AFRICAN»
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African in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
African and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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African Sexualities: A Reader
African Sexualities aims to inspire a new generation of students and teachers to study, reflect and gain fresh and critical insights into the complex issues of gender and sexuality.
A selection of the best African stories written between 1960 and 1985.
Chinua Achebe, Catherine Lynette Innes, 1987
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African Americans and Popular Culture [3 volumes]
Though there are still many more miles to travel and much to overcome, this three-volume set considers the multifaceted influence of African Americans on popular culture, and sheds new light on the ways in which African American culture has ...
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African Religions & Philosophy
Since its first publication, this book has become acknowledged as the standard work in the field of study, and it is essential reading for anyone concerned with African religion, history, philosophy, anthropology or general African studies.
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African Music: Traditional and Contemporary
It is customary in the Western world for people to use the term African music as if it were a single clearly identifiable phenomenon.
Alexander Akorlie Agordoh, 2005
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The Heinemann Book of Contemporary
African Short Stories
A collection of 20 stories written between 1980-1991 which deal with themes relevant to various regions of Africa
Chinua Achebe, Catherine Lynette Innes, 1992
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African Foreign Policies: Power and Process
Contributors include scholars of political science, international relations, African studies, and conflict analysis. c. Book News Inc.
Gilbert M. Khadiagala, Terrence Lyons, 2001
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Issues in
African Literature
Issues in African Literature continues the debate and tries to clarify contemporary burning issues in African literature, by focussing on particular areas where the debate has been most concerned or around which it has hovered and been ...
Introduces the history, religious significance, national styles, and basic steps of traditional dance from the Africa.
Kariamu Welsh-Asante, Elizabeth A. Hanley, 2010
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African American Women's Health and Social Issues
Spotlights major health issues facing African American women and the social ills that affect their longevity.
Catherine Fisher Collins, 2006
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AFRICAN»
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African is used in the context of the following news items.
An African Art Collection Grows in Brooklyn
It's the best-kept secret in Brooklyn. Over 2,500 pieces of African art — some dating back as far as 4,000 years — all exist under one apartment ... «NBCNews.com, Jul 15»
South African man shot dead in Karonga, Malawi Police confirms
Police in Karonga the northern border district of Malawi are hunting for a criminal gang who have shot dead a South African citizen and robbed ... «Nyasa Times, Jul 15»
E. African Leaders to Meet on Burundi Crisis
East African regional heads of state plan to meet in Tanzania's commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, on Monday to assess and find a way to ... «Voice of America, Jul 15»
Lagos store brings modern African luxury to Nigeria's rich
But while they can afford items in New York and Paris luxury stores, these don't necessarily always cater for the tastes of African women or their ... «The Nation, Jul 15»
Makwala regains African 400m record with 43.72
Less than 24 hours after South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk broke his African record with 43.96 at the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Paris, ... «International Association of Athletics Federations, Jul 15»
Dreams of Victory for a Struggling South African Rugby Team
Their catches still uncertain, their sneakers worn and unsuitable, a team of young South Africans is trying to find success in a sport that that's a ... «ABC News, Jul 15»
PPC cements African growth plan with new Zimbabwe plant
PPC's expenditure in Zimbabwe is part of a rapid ramp-up in African investment outside of SA. While the company has a "keep the home fires ... «BDlive, Jul 15»
Why did Sisi back out of African Union Summit?
CAIRO — Egypt is engaging in steady political activity and taking steps to enhance communications with Africa in order to regain its pioneering ... «Al-Monitor, Jul 15»
Sudan FM, African envoy discuss resumption of peace talks
July 5, 2015 (KHARTOUM) - Sudanese foreign minister on Sunday discussed with the African Union envoy in Sudan the resumption of the ... «Sudan Tribune, Jul 15»
Probe ordered into murder of Lesotho army chief
SOUTHERN African leaders have ordered an independent investigation into the murder of Lesotho's former army chief, Maaparankoe Mahao ... «BDlive, Jul 15»
