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/
Noun
a hairstyle in which the hair is grown out by natural curls, forming a large, rounded shape around the head
Example:
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She proudly wore her natural afro.
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Many people embraced the afro as a symbol of Black pride in the 1960s and 70s.
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