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africanize

verb/ɐfɾikɐniˈzar/low

a·fri·ca·ni·zar

Definition

To adopt or incorporate African characteristics, elements, or influences.
The music began to Africanize with the introduction of new rhythms.
The movement aims to Africanize Portuguese literature.
Common collocations
Africanize cultureAfricanize language

Etymology

Derivado de 'africano' + sufixo verbal '-izar'.

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