Synonyms of african american

Noun


1. African-American, African American, Afro-American, Black American, American

usage: an American whose ancestors were born in Africa

Adjective


1. African-American, Afro-American, black (vs. white)

usage: pertaining to or characteristic of Americans of African ancestry; "Afro-American culture"; "many black people preferred to be called African-American or Afro-American"

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