Entry from US English dictionary
An African American who is native to or resides in Appalachia: [as modifier]: Affrilachian poets
More example sentences
- There is so much in-depth writing, so much information: forthcoming books deals, the article on bestseller lists, Affrilachian poets… The caliber of writing in this issue is superior, as well as the content covered.
- He took the poem with his new term, Affrilachian, to the writing group he met with regularly at the Cultural Center on the UK campus, where he also served as program coordinator.
- Moreover, he hopes to see the works of the Affrilachian community flourish to wider audience.
Blend of African (American) and Appalachian.
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