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Africana

Africana

1 7.7
Things from Africa, especially books and objects about African culture
  • noun
  • /ˌæfrɪˈkɑːnə/
: africanidades
  • She loves to read Africana, especially books about traditional African art and folklore.

Examples

  • The conference will showcase various forms of Africana, including literature, music, and visual arts.

  • At Hancock, Maine, on coastal US Highway 1, several hours north of Portland, a small gallery, Arts and Africana, is run by Chriss Covert.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The museum features a stunning collection of Africana that highlights the diverse cultures of Africa.

Compounds

Loxodonta africana
  • Specialized
1 8.9

A large African elephant with big ears and long tusks

Kiggelaria africana
  • Specialized
9.9

A large evergreen shrub or small tree from southern Africa with dense leaves

Sparmannia africana
  • Specialized
9.9

A large bush from South Africa with hairy leaves and clusters of white flowers

Surface Forms

Africana singular
Africanae plural

Morphology

Africana = Africa (semi-transparent) = Africa + ana

Formed from 'Africa' + the suffix '-ana' meaning a collection or items related to Africa; the suffix is somewhat literary and may not be familiar to all learners.

Etymology

Africana comes from Africa plus the ending -ana, which means 'things about' a place or topic. It often refers to books, objects, or other items connected to African peoples and cultures.