africa
IPA: ˈæfrʌkʌ
Root Word: Africa
noun
- The continent that is south of Europe, east of the Atlantic Ocean, west of the Indian Ocean and north of Antarctica.
- (nonstandard, proscribed) Sub-Saharan Africa, contrasted with the Maghreb.
- (historical) A province of the Roman Empire containing what is now modern Tunisia and portions of Libya.
- A surname.
- Africa
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Examples of "africa" in Sentences
- Africa is home to a rich diversity of cultures and languages
- The Sahara Desert, located in Africa, is the largest hot desert in the world
- Many wildlife species, such as lions and elephants, roam the savannas of Africa
- Africa's historical landmarks attract millions of tourists each year
- The Nile River, flowing through several African countries, is one of the longest rivers in the world
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