Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkənɪst/
noun a person who specializes in or advocates for the study of Africa, its history, culture, and peoples
A1 An Africanist is someone who studies the cultures and history of Africa.
A2 I met an Africanist at the museum who was giving a lecture on African art.
B1 The Africanist scholar published a book on the impact of colonialism in Africa.
B2 As an Africanist, she specialized in the study of African literature and languages.
C1 The renowned Africanist professor was invited to speak at the international conference on African studies.
C2 His groundbreaking research as an Africanist reshaped the understanding of African history.
formal The scholar is known for being a leading africanist in the field of anthropology.
informal My friend is a total africanist - she's always studying different African cultures.
slang I heard that new professor is a real africanist when it comes to African history.
figurative She has a deep love and appreciation for African art, making her a true africanist in her own right.
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