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sub-Saˈharan, a. [sub- 1.] Situated or originating in regions of Africa south of the Sahara desert.
1955Ann. Amer. Acad. Political & Social Sci. Mar. 13/1 The fact that sub-Saharan Africa has so large a number of distinguishable languages makes impressive documentation. 1969Times 22 Oct. (Ghana Suppl.) p. i/2 Ghana was the pacesetter for modern Africa when it became the first sub-Saharan black country to move from colonial status to independence. 1978J. Updike Coup (1979) iii. 121 This French villa spun of sub-Saharan materials. |