Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

afro-pessimism

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.84 in modern English

Syllables: afro-pes-simism
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pessimism or weariness over the chances of solving the political and social problems that Africa faces.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"If “Afropessimism” is not to take hold, African nations still mired in autocracy, bureaucracy, and corruption must begin to democratize their political systems."
"He and other African journalists warned that "Afro-pessimism" in the western media affected the way Africa was perceived, with knock-on effects on the continent's politics, tourism, and aid from western countries."
"I wanted to examine the so-called “Afro-pessimism” that outsiders often feel concerning Haiti, because the country is seen as a chunk of that easily misunderstood continent, floating in the wrong seas."

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin Āfrī Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English Afro- English pessimism English Afro-pessimism From Afro- + pessimism.

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

Afropessimism (alternative)

Questions

What does afro-pessimism mean?: A pessimism or weariness over the chances of solving the political and social problems that Africa faces.
Where does afro-pessimism come from?: Etymology tree Latin Āfrī Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English Afro- English pessimism English Afro-pessimism From Afro- + pessimism.

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