Africanist

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkənɪst/

Definitions of africanist

noun a person who specializes in or advocates for the study of Africa, its history, culture, and peoples

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of africanist in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of africanist

past tense

africanized

plural

africanists

comparative

more africanist

superlative

most africanist

present tense

africanizes

future tense

will africanize

perfect tense

has africanized

continuous tense

is africanizing

singular

africanist

positive degree

africanist

infinitive

to africanize

gerund

africanizing

participle

africanized

Origin and Evolution of africanist

First Known Use: 1839 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'Africanist' is derived from the term 'African' which refers to the continent of Africa.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe individuals who study or advocate for the culture, history, or interests of Africa, the term 'Africanist' has evolved to also encompass those who specialize in African studies, politics, or development.