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Meaning of Afrocentrism in English:

Afrocentrism

Pronunciation /ˌafrəʊˈsɛntrɪz(ə)m/

noun

mass noun

  • A focus on or influence by Africa or cultures of African origin; Afrocentric ideas, attitudes, or emphasis.

    ‘his world outlook is rooted in Afrocentrism’
    • ‘the collection was informed by ideas of Afrocentrism and Afrofuturism’

Origin

1970s from Afrocentric + -ism.