Afro

noun

UK/ˈæf.rəʊ/
US/ˈæf.roʊ/

Definitions of Afro noun

  1. Countable

    a hairstyle, especially common among Black people, where the hair is grown out naturally into a rounded, voluminous shape.

    • He sported an Afro during his younger years.

    • I think that hairstyle really suits him.

    • She decided to let her hair grow out naturally into a voluminous Afro.

prefix

UK/æf.rəʊ-/
US/æf.roʊ-/

Definitions of Afro prefix

  1. relating to or originating from Africa

    • Afro-Caribbean culture

    • Afro-American literature

    • The museum is dedicated to showcasing Afro-art.