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a person who specializes in or advocates for the study of Africa, its history, culture, and peoples
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The scholar is known for being a leading africanist in the field of anthropology.
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My friend is a total africanist - she's always studying different African cultures.
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I heard that new professor is a real africanist when it comes to African history.
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She has a deep love and appreciation for African art, making her a true africanist in her own right.