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Afro-Asian

Afro-Asian

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A person with family roots in both Africa and Asia
  • noun
  • /ˈæfroʊˈeɪʒən/
translation icon : afroasiático
  • Growing up, he felt caught between communities until he met other Afro-Asians who understood him.

Examples

  • She identifies as an Afro-Asian and celebrates both her African and Asian roots.

  • Many Afro-Asians in the city organize cultural festivals to honor multiple family traditions.

  • She identifies as an Afro-Asian.

  • Many Afro-Asians celebrate their diverse heritage.

  • She identifies as an Afro-Asian and embraces the rich cultures of both her African and Asian ancestry.

  • In the community, many Afro-Asians share their unique experiences and organize events to promote understanding between cultures.

  • He proudly describes himself as an Afro-Asian, drawing pride from both his African and Asian heritage.

Surface Forms

Afro-Asian singular
Afro-Asians plural

Morphology

Afro-Asian = Afro + Asian (transparent) = Afro + Asian

The noun denotes a person characterized by both African and Asian heritage—a straightforward nominal use of the compound elements.

Etymology

Afro-Asian joins Afro- (from 'Africa') and Asian (from 'Asia'), and the word is used for a person with both African and Asian family roots. That's why an Afro-Asian is someone whose background or identity includes both 'African' and 'Asian' parts.