Afro Word Meaning

Etymology:

1930s (as an adjective in the sense ‘African or African American’): from Afro-

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a hairstyle, worn predominantly by black people, in which naturally kinky or tightly curled hair is styled in a rounded shape

Short Definition:

hairstyle in which naturally kinky hair is styled in round shape

Examples:

• the singer posed next to a suitcase and also sported an Afro

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

(of some black people’s hair) naturally kinky or tightly curled

Short Definition:

naturally kinky or tightly curled

Examples:

• her products cater to Afro and textured hair

Definition:

(especially of a style of music or clothing) African or African American

Short Definition:

African or African American

Examples:

• a collection of songs that blends Afro rhythms with acoustic instrumentation