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Meaning of Afro-Asian in English:

Afro-Asian

noun

  • A native or inhabitant of the region comprising Africa and Asia.

Pronunciation

Afro-Asian

/ˌafrəʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌafrəʊˈeɪʒ(ə)n/

adjective

  • Of or relating to both Africa and Asia.

Pronunciation

Afro-Asian

/ˌafrəʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌafrəʊˈeɪʒ(ə)n/

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Hawaiian Gazette. From Afro- + Asian.