african-american
1. [ adjective ] (sociology) pertaining to or characteristic of Americans of African ancestry
Synonyms: Afro-American
Examples:

"Afro-American culture" "many black people preferred to be called African-American or Afro-American"

Related terms: black
2. [ noun ] an American whose ancestors were born in Africa
Synonyms: black_american Afro-American
Related terms: American
Similar spelling:   African_chameleon