africanism

Meanings

• Noun

  A system of ideas and cultural practices that developed among the peoples of Africa and influenced the development of other civilizations.

  - "Africanism influenced the art and literature of Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries."
  - "The Harlem Renaissance was an expression of Africanism in the United States."

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Variants

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Africanism , Africanisms , Africanist , Pan-African , Pan-Africanism , Pan-Africanisms , Pan-Africanist , Pan-Africanists

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Etymology

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From the term 'Afro-centrism,' which refers to a cultural and intellectual movement that emphasizes the centrality of African culture and history.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'Africanism' was first used in the late 19th century by African intellectuals and activists to promote a sense of pride and identity among Africans and their descendants.

2. The Harlem Renaissance, which took place in the 1920s and 1930s, is often considered the first major expression of Africanism in the United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. Afrocentrism: A cultural and intellectual movement that emphasizes the centrality of African culture and history.

2. Pan-Africanism: A political and social movement that advocates for the unity and solidarity of the African peoples and their descendants around the world.

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Culture

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Africanism has been a source of inspiration for various cultural, artistic, and intellectual movements. It has been expressed in literature, music, and visual arts, and has influenced the development of various social and political ideologies.

How to Memorize "africanism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the continent of Africa and the diverse cultures and peoples that inhabit it. Imagine the rich artistic and intellectual traditions that have emerged from Africa over centuries.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'Africanism' with the rich cultural heritage of Africa and the diverse contributions it has made to the world.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'A-C-H-E' to remember the meaning of Africanism: Afro-centric Culture and History, Expressive Arts.

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