africans
word · lemma: african
Definition
People who are from Africa or have African ancestry. It refers to individuals from any country on the African continent.
Usage & Nuances
Always capitalized, as it refers to a group of people. Used for both people living in Africa and those of African descent elsewhere. Use respectfully; avoid stereotypes. 'Africans' is plural—use 'an African' for a single person.
Spanish: africanosPortuguese (BR): africanosPortuguese (PT): africanosChinese (Simplified): 非洲人Chinese (Traditional): 非洲人Hindi: अफ्रीकी लोगArabic: الأفارقةBengali: আফ্রিকানরাRussian: африканцыJapanese: アフリカ人Vietnamese: người châu PhiKorean: 아프리카인들Turkish: AfrikalılarUrdu: افریقی افرادIndonesian: orang Afrika
Example Sentences
There are over a billion Africans living on the continent.
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Many Africans speak more than one language.
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Africans have rich and diverse traditions.
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During the festival, Africans from all regions come together.
natural
It's important to recognize the achievements of Africans around the world.
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Some Africans move abroad for education or work opportunities.
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