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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A vaguely defined region of Africa inland from the Guinea Coast. historical, offensive
2. 2
   Synonym of sub-Saharan Africa. offensive

Synonyms

All synonyms

nigritiasub-saharan africa

Etymology

From negro + -land.

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