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    african

    US /ˈæfrɪkən/

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    UK /ˈæfrɪkən/

    A1
    adj.AdjectiveConcerning the culture and people of Africa
    Many styles of African music are now influencing western musicians
    n.NounPerson from Africa
    Any African will tell you she is from Africa
    n.NounA language originating from Africa.
    Swahili is an African language spoken in East Africa.

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    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • The share of Americans who say race relations are bad in this country is the highest it's been in decades, much of it amplified by shootings of African Americans by police, as we've seen recently in Charlotte and Tulsa.

      The share of Americans who say race relations are bad in this country is the highest it's been in decades, much of it amplified by shootings of African Americans by police, as we've seen recently in Charlotte and Tulsa.

    • The gun epidemic is the leading cause of death of young African American men, more than the next nine causes put together.

      The gun epidemic is the leading cause of death of young African American men, more than the next nine causes put together.

    B1

    Everyday racism: what should we do? Akala | Comment is Free

    03:50Everyday racism: what should we do? Akala | Comment is Free
    • I've visited countless schools and again and again seen children of African origin get

      I've visited countless schools and again and again seen children of African origin get

    • I've visited countless schools and again and again seen children of African origin get

      I've visited countless schools and again and again seen children of African origin get

    B2

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • It's doing great for people who want to invest in private prisons, just not for the African Americans and Latinx whose families are torn apart, whose lives are destroyed,

      It's doing great for people who want to invest in private prisons, just not for the African Americans and Latinx whose families are torn apart, whose lives are destroyed,

    • It's doing great for people who want to invest in private prisons, just not for the African Americans and Latinx whose families are torn apart, whose lives are destroyed,

      It's doing great for people who want to invest in private prisons, just not for the African Americans and Latinx whose families are torn apart, whose lives are destroyed,

    B1

    Robert Irwin's Baby Porcupine Finds a Home on Jimmy's Lap

    08:00Robert Irwin's Baby Porcupine Finds a Home on Jimmy's Lap
    • So, now, these guys -- they're African --

      So, now, these guys -- they're African --

    • These are African crested porcupines,

      These are African crested porcupines,

    B1

    What does coffee do to your body? - BBC World Service

    06:18What does coffee do to your body? - BBC World Service
    • and by the early 1800s, Brazil was producing a third of the world's coffee using African slaves.

      and by the early 1800s, Brazil was producing a third of the world's coffee using African slaves.

    • coffee using African slaves.

      coffee using African slaves.

    B2

    Morocco's FIFA Run Unites The Arab World

    02:30Morocco's FIFA Run Unites The Arab World
    • A penalty shootout victory for the North African nation, shocking the world with a dramatic win over previous World Cup winner, Spain.

      A penalty shootout victory for the North African nation, shocking the world with a dramatic win over previous World Cup winner, Spain.

    • A penalty shootout victory for the North African nation, shocking the world with a dramatic win over previous World Cup winners, Spain.

      A penalty shootout victory for the North African nation, shocking the world with a dramatic win over previous World Cup winners, Spain.

    B1

    Please Stop Giving Your Children Weird Names. Angel Gaines

    05:27Please Stop Giving Your Children Weird Names. Angel Gaines
    • Because everybody know in the African-American community, when sound effects start, that's when the fight break out.

      Because everybody know in the African-American community, when sound effects start, that's when the fight break out.

    • in the African-American community,

      in the African-American community,

    B1

    Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: The ride of a lifetime | Switzerland Tourism

    03:47Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: The ride of a lifetime | Switzerland Tourism
    • I'm half Swiss, half South African.

      I'm half Swiss, half South African.

    • He's half Swiss, half South African.

      He's half Swiss, half South African.

    A2

    "Jokes About Deaf People" - Trevor Noah - (Nation Wild Comedy)

    15:08"Jokes About Deaf People" - Trevor Noah - (Nation Wild Comedy)
    • But then, like a true South African, he just took it too far, he just...

      But then, like a true South African, he just took it too far, he just...

    • But then, like a like a true South African, he just he just took it too far.

      But then, like a like a true South African, he just he just took it too far.

    A2

    What Are The Fattest Countries In The World?

    06:13What Are The Fattest Countries In The World?
    • Another African country makes it into this undesirable list,

      Another African country makes it into this undesirable list,

    • Another African country makes it into this undesirable list and experts say that, like many other unexpected countries on this list,

      Another African country makes it into this undesirable list and experts say that, like many other unexpected countries on this list,

    B2