Definition: The term "Africana" in the New King James Version (KJV) is a title given to some of the African American people who were enslaved in the American Colonies, particularly those who came from Africa after 1620. The name "Africana" comes from the Latin word "africana," meaning "black or blacklike" (in Greek), and it was used by English-speaking Puritans to refer to people of African descent. The term became a general term for those who were enslaved in North America, particularly Africans who migrated to New England, Virginia, and Maryland as slaves. They were often referred to as "African Americans" or "Black People." However, the phrase "Africana" was eventually replaced with the more inclusive term "Negro" in the early 19th century when English colonists began recognizing African ancestry. The word "Africana" is primarily used within the context of historical contexts and cultural references. It often reflects the idea that people from Africa were treated differently or discriminated against by colonial societies, and that these attitudes persisted into the United States as a nation.

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