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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A native or inhabitant of that part of Africa which lies south of the Sahara.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to that part of Africa which lies south of the Sahara Desert. not-comparable
2. 2
   Alternative spelling of sub-Saharan. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   of or relating to or situated in the region south of the Sahara Desert wordnet

Antonyms

All antonyms

Mashreqimaghrebi

Example

More examples

"The only remaining region in the world where obesity is uncommon is sub-Saharan Africa."

Etymology

From sub- + Saharan.

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