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Afro-pessimism en · NOUN

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin Āfrī Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English Afro- English pessimism English Afro-pessimism From Afro- + pessimism.

Meanings

1. (uncountable) A pessimism or weariness over the chances of solving the political and social problems that Africa faces.
   • He and other African journalists warned that "Afro-pessimism" in the western media affected the way Africa was perceived, with knock-on effects on the continent's politics, tourism, and aid from western countries. 2000 November 17, Jessica Hodgson, The Guardian:
   • I wanted to examine the so-called “Afro-pessimism” that outsiders often feel concerning Haiti, because the country is seen as a chunk of that easily misunderstood continent, floating in the wrong seas. 2013, Amy Wilentz, Farewell, Fred Voodoo, Simon & Schuster, page 22:
   • If “Afropessimism” is not to take hold, African nations still mired in autocracy, bureaucracy, and corruption must begin to democratize their political systems. 1990, Africa Report, vol 35/36, p. 97:

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