Af
/æf/
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Also seen as: Afs
Meaning · English
A native African (not white-skinned) in Rhodesia.
NounRegister: colloquial, dated
Examples
Actually, they say, they get on quite well with the Afs. Just have a look around the country: no hostile glares or haughtiness when whites and blacks pass in the streets, none of the riots or strikes […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Af” mean?
A native African (not white-skinned) in Rhodesia.
Is “Af” formal or informal?
Af is generally colloquial, dated.