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Definition of afro

afro

/ˈæf.roʊ/
af · ro
Plural:afros
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Adjective:afro
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afro Lexical Profile

afro Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A hairstyle formed by combing out naturally curly or kinky hair into a full, rounded shape around the head.

Example

"She styled her natural hair into a striking, voluminous afro for the concert."

• adjective

1

Relating to or influenced by African or African American culture, music, or style.

Example

"The festival celebrated traditional and contemporary Afro music and dance."

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• Nearby Words

african lion
african rock python
african violet
afro
aft
after
afterbirth

Word Origin & Etymology

Shortened from 'Afro-American' in the 1960s during the American civil rights movement, when wearing natural hair became a prominent symbol of Black pride and cultural identity.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Afro. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/afro
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