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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AFRO

Independent use of Afro-.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF AFRO

Afro  [ˈæfrəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AFRO

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Afro is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AFRO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Afro

Afro

Afro, sometimes shortened to 'fro and also known as a "natural", is a hairstyle worn naturally by people with lengthy kinky hair texture or specifically styled in such a fashion by individuals with naturally curly or straight hair. The hairstyle is created by combing the hair away from the scalp, allowing the hair to extend out from the head in a large, rounded shape, much like a halo, cloud or ball. In persons with naturally curly or straight hair, the hairstyle is typically created with the help of creams, gels or other solidifying liquids to hold the hair in place. Particularly popular in the African-American community of the late 1960s, the hairstyle is often shaped and maintained with the assistance of a wide-toothed comb colloquially known as an afro pick.

Definition of Afro in the English dictionary

The definition of Afro in the dictionary is a hairstyle in which the hair is shaped into a wide frizzy bush.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AFRO


arrow
ˈærəʊ
bureau
ˈbjʊərəʊ
claro
ˈklɑːrəʊ
euphroe
ˈjuːfrəʊ
euro
ˈjʊərəʊ
fro
frəʊ
froe
frəʊ
frow
frəʊ
grow
ɡrəʊ
hero
ˈhɪərəʊ
hydro
ˈhaɪdrəʊ
metro
ˈmɛtrəʊ
mevrou
məˈfrəʊ
micro
ˈmaɪkrəʊ
narrow
ˈnærəʊ
Negro
ˈniːɡrəʊ
outro
ˈaʊtrəʊ
piet-my-vrou
ˈpiːtˌmeɪˈfrəʊ
uphroe
ˈjuːfrəʊ
vrou
frəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AFRO

Africanisation
Africanise
Africanism
Africanist
Africanization
Africanize
Afrikaans
Afrikander
Afrikaner
Afrikanerdom
afrit
Afro-American
Afro-Asian
Afro-Asiatic
Afro-British
Afro-Caribbean
Afro-chain
Afro-comb
Afro-Cuban
Afro-pessimism

WORDS THAT END LIKE AFRO

bro
Castro
cuatro
dinero
duro
electro
intro
libero
macro
maestro
Montenegro
Nero
primero
pro
retro
Rio de Janeiro
ro
to and fro
toro
zero

Synonyms and antonyms of Afro in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Afro» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AFRO

Find out the translation of Afro to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Afro from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Afro» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

非洲发型
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

afro
570 millions of speakers

English

Afro
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एफ्रो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأفرو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

афро
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

afro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আফ্রো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

afro
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Afro
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Afro-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アフロ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아프리카의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Afro
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

afro
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆப்பிரிக்க
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अफ्रो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Afro
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

afro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

afro
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

афро
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Afro
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Afro
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Afro
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Afro
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Afro
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Afro

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AFRO»

The term «Afro» is very widely used and occupies the 12.953 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AFRO» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Afro» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Afro» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Afro

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AFRO»

Discover the use of Afro in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Afro and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Afro-Caribbean Religions: An Introduction to Their ...
A comprehensive introduction to the Caribbean's African-based religions.
Nathaniel Samuel Murrell, 2010
2
Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drumset
An introduction to Afro-Cuban rhythms, including the history, traditional instruments and basic styles of Afro-Cuban music. The book explores the complexities of these various styles in a simple, understandable way.
Frank Malabe, Bob Weiner, 1990
3
From Afro-Cuban Rhythms to Latin Jazz
This work introduces a set of terms, definitions, and empirical information that allow for a broader, more informed discussion.
Raul A. Fernandez, 2006
4
Afro-Cuban Bass Grooves
This book will help any musician unlock the secrets of the Afro-Cuban rhythmic feel.
Manny Patiño, Jorge Moreno, Aaron Stang, 1997
5
Black Culture and Black Consciousness: Afro-American Folk ...
A critical reconstruction of African-American folk thought in the United States between the 1840s and 1950, defining the main features of preemancipated slave thought and the effects of freedom upon that thought.
Lawrence W. Levine, 2007
6
The Afro-Latin@ Reader: History and Culture in the United States
DIVThe Afro-Latin@ Reader focuses attention on a large, vibrant, yet oddly invisible community in the United States: people of African descent from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Miriam Jiménez Román, Juan Flores, 2009
7
Afro-Latin America, 1800-2000
Covering the last two hundred years, this book examines how African-descended people made their way out of slavery and into freedom, and how, once free, they helped build social and political democracy in Latin America.
George Reid Andrews, 2004
8
The Afro-American Tradition in Decorative Arts
Included in the examples are works from the Charleston and Old Slave Mart museums and the ironwork of Philip Simmons.
John Michael Vlach, Cleveland Museum of Art, 1978
9
Women Warriors of the Afro-Latina Diaspora
Hers is one of eleven essays and four poems included in this volume in which Latina women of African descent share their stories.
Marta Moreno Vega, Marinieves Alba, Yvette Modestin, 2012
10
Afro Asia: Revolutionary Political and Cultural Connections ...
Bringing together autobiography, poetry, scholarly criticism, and other genres, this volume represents an activist vanguard in the cultural struggle against oppression.
Fred Ho, Bill V. Mullen, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AFRO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Afro is used in the context of the following news items.
1
America Wins Women's World Cup Title—Defeats Japan 5-2
Baltimore News · Washington D.C. News · Prince George's County News · AFRO Black History: Preserving Our Legacy. About Afro ... «Afro American, Jul 15»
2
Amara Touré – an enigmatic exemplar of Afro-Cuban music
For the numerous Afro-Cubans on these voyages, there must have been a sense of homecoming. Few objects represent the scattering of the ... «Mail & Guardian Online, Jul 15»
3
ESFNA says Teddy Afro-Gossaye Concert Cancelled Due to Visa …
WASHINGTON, DC – Teddy Afro and Gossaye Tsegaye, the two superstars who were on schedule to perform at the annual soccer tournament ... «EthioSports, Jul 15»
4
Myra Dube - Afro-Jazz's Latest Gem
Upcoming afro-jazz sensation Myrah Dube has announced her entry into showbiz with her debut album "Introducing Myrah". The album is ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
5
Afro-pop group Muzart break up!
Johannesburg - Stop whatever you doing, Muzart fans! Your favourite band has broken up... well, kinda. It was announced on Tuesday that the ... «Channel 24, Jul 15»
6
Afro-Brazilian Percussion in a Big Band Jazz Format! July 31st at …
The Philadelphia Jazz Project & WRTI are partnering to present a very special concert featuring Afro-Brazilian percussion in a Big Band Jazz ... «WRTI, Jul 15»
7
Read Thabo Mbeki's Foreword to The African Renaissance and the …
The African Renaissance and the Afro-Arab Spring is a look at the lessons and insights gained from South Africa's transition 20 years ago, ... «Books LIVE, Jul 15»
8
Jaden Smith dons afro wig for 1970s-set Netflix series The Get …
Jaden Smith covered his natural dreadlocks with an afro wig while filming the 1970s-set Netflix series The Get Down in Manhattan on Monday. «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
9
Afro-Pop Band Elikeh to Bring Unique Sound to Take a Break …
Afro-Pop Band Elikeh to Bring Unique Sound to Take a Break Concert Series. The band will perform Thursday night at 7 p.m. at the Lake Anne ... «Patch.com, Jun 15»
10
Chestertown Jazz Festival books Yonnet, Clark, Scaggiari and Afro
Drummer Joe McCarthy and the Grammy Award-winning Afro Bop Alliance will then take the stage and head, musically, for the Caribbean. «My Eastern Shore, Jun 15»

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