How Do You Spell AFRICAH?

Pronunciation: [ˈafɹɪkə] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "Africah" is [ˈafɹɪkə], [ˈafɹɪkə], [ˈa_f_ɹ_ɪ_k_ə] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

Etymology of AFRICAH

The word "Africah" is derived from the Latin word "Africa" which ultimately comes from the Phoenician term "afar", meaning "dust" or "earth". The Romans borrowed this term to refer to the northern part of the African continent, which was terra incognita to them at the time. Over time, the term "Africa" expanded to encompass the entire continent as it became better known.

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