The term Afro-Latin American, as used in this article refers specifically to black African ancestry and not to European colonial or North African/Middle Eastern ancestry, such as White South African or Arab Moroccan ancestry.[20] The term is not widely used in Latin America outside of academic circles. Normally Afro Latin Americans are called "black" (in Spanish negro, in Portuguese negro or preto). More commonly, when referring to cultural aspects of African origin within specific countries of Latin America, terms carry an Afro- prefix followed by the relevant nationality. Notable examples include Afro-Cuban (Spanish:Afro Cubano)[21] and Afro-Brazilian;[22] however, usage varies considerably from nation to nation.
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