African-american (Noun)
Meaning
A person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The African-American community has been a vital part of the city's cultural fabric for decades.
- Barack Obama was the first African-American President of the United States.
- She gave a speech on the experiences of African-American women in the corporate world.
- His African-American heritage played a significant role in shaping his artistic style.
- With the publication of her latest book, she became a prominent voice in African-American literature.