Afro-Caribbean

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌæf.roʊ ˌkær.əˈbiː.ən/

Definitions of Afro-Caribbean

noun a person of African descent living in or originating from the Caribbean region

Example Sentences

A1 I tried Afro-Caribbean food for the first time.

A2 She enjoys listening to Afro-Caribbean music.

B1 The festival featured a variety of Afro-Caribbean dance performances.

B2 The museum exhibit showcased Afro-Caribbean art from the 20th century.

C1 The university offers a specialized course in Afro-Caribbean studies.

C2 Her doctoral thesis focused on the impact of Afro-Caribbean literature on contemporary society.

adjective relating to or characteristic of people of African descent living in or originating from the Caribbean region

Example Sentences

A1 She cooked Afro-Caribbean food for dinner.

A2 I enjoy listening to Afro-Caribbean music.

B1 The restaurant specializes in Afro-Caribbean cuisine.

B2 The festival featured Afro-Caribbean dance performances.

C1 The artist's work is influenced by Afro-Caribbean culture.

C2 The writer's novel explores themes of Afro-Caribbean identity.

Examples of Afro-Caribbean in a Sentence

formal The Afro-Caribbean community in the city has a rich cultural heritage.

informal I love going to the Afro-Caribbean restaurant downtown for some delicious food.

slang That new dancehall track has some serious Afro-Caribbean vibes.

figurative Her writing style is a fusion of Afro-Caribbean influences and modern storytelling techniques.

Grammatical Forms of Afro-Caribbean

past tense

Afro-Caribbeaned

plural

Afro-Caribbeans

comparative

more Afro-Caribbean

superlative

most Afro-Caribbean

present tense

is Afro-Caribbean

future tense

will be Afro-Caribbean

perfect tense

has been Afro-Caribbean

continuous tense

is being Afro-Caribbean

singular

Afro-Caribbean

positive degree

very Afro-Caribbean

infinitive

to Afro-Caribbean

gerund

Afro-Caribbeaning

participle

Afro-Caribbeaned

Origin and Evolution of Afro-Caribbean

First Known Use: 1960 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'Afro-Caribbean' originated from the combination of 'Afro' representing African heritage and 'Caribbean' representing the geographical region of the Caribbean islands.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe people of African descent living in the Caribbean region, the term 'Afro-Caribbean' has evolved to encompass a cultural and ethnic identity that combines African and Caribbean influences.