africa
n. uncountablen. the second-largest continent in the world, located south of Europe and between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It is home to over 50 different countries and many diverse cultures.
n. the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, situated primarily in the Eastern Hemisphere and largely in the Northern Hemisphere. It is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea, the Isthmus of Suez, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Many different languages are spoken across Africa.
The documentary explores the diverse wildlife found in various regions of Africa, from the Sahara to the savannah.
Economic analysts often discuss the potential for rapid industrial growth across Africa as infrastructure projects connect major urban hubs across the continent's diverse national borders.
Etymology tree Latin Āfer Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Italic *-kos Latin -cus Latin -icus Latin āfricus Latin āfrica Latin Āfricabor. Old French Affriquebor. Middle English Affrike English Africa From Middle English Affrike, from Old French Affrique, Affrike, from Latin Āfrica, from Āfrī, singular Āfer (inhabitant of the country of Carthage), in turn either from: * The Punic or Phoenician word 𐤏𐤐𐤓 (ʿpr /ʿafar/, “dust”), which has cognates in other Semitic languages. * The Berber word ifri (“cave”), plural ifran, in reference to cave dwellers of Tunisia (see Tataouine). Folk etymologies include: * Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-) + φρίκη f (phríkē), meaning "without cold" * Latin aprica (“sunny”).
Proper noun; typically used without an article unless followed by a qualifying phrase.