Meaning of the word afro in English

What does afro mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

afro

US /ˈæf.roʊ/
UK /ˈæf.rəʊ/
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Noun

a hairstyle in which the hair is grown out by natural curls, forming a large, rounded shape around the head

Example:
She proudly wore her natural afro.
Many people embraced the afro as a symbol of Black pride in the 1960s and 70s.