EAST AFRICAN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does East African mean? 

• EAST AFRICAN (adjective)
  The adjective EAST AFRICAN has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to or located in East Africa

  Familiarity information: EAST AFRICAN used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• EAST AFRICAN (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or located in East Africa

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

East Africa (a geographical area in eastern Africa)

Derivation:

East Africa (a geographical area in eastern Africa)

 Context examples 

At that time, the ecosystem was undergoing dramatic climate and tectonic upheavals as Africa collided with Eurasia and the modern East African Rift System formed.

(Fossil discovery in Tanzania reveals ancient bobcat-sized carnivore, National Science Foundation)

These discoveries from the East African Rift System, the scientists say, provide a glimpse into the ancient ecosystems of Africa, and provide the impetus for future work elsewhere on the continent.

(New dinosaur with heart-shaped tail offers clues to evolution of Africa's ecosystems, National Science Foundation)

"The East African Highland cooking banana is an excellent source of starch. It is harvested green then chopped and steamed," Professor Dale said.

(Golden Bananas High in Pro-Vitamin A Developed, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

Its partial skeleton was recovered from Cretaceous Period rocks exposed in a cliff surface in the western branch of the East African Rift System.

(New dinosaur with heart-shaped tail offers clues to evolution of Africa's ecosystems, National Science Foundation)