noun
Af
af
noun
1
A historical, now offensive term used in colonial-era Rhodesia for a Black African.
"The term "af" appears in older Rhodesian texts and is now considered a slur."
How to Use Af
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dated and offensive shortening of "African" used in colonial Rhodesia; not used in modern English.
When to use it
Obsolete and offensive — included here only for historical/dictionary completeness, not for use.
Word Forms
Afs plural
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The term "_____" appears in older Rhodesian texts and is now considered a slur.
Etymology
Clipped from "African."