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QWhich etymological hypothesis suggests a Phoenician origin for the ancient name "Africa"?

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  • A Faruqa in the sense of 'colony, separation' ✔ ✖
  • B Afara meaning 'to be dusty' ✔ ✖
  • C Aprica meaning 'sunny' ✔ ✖
  • D Ophir meaning 'rich' ✔ ✖
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One etymological hypothesis proposes that the ancient name "Africa" may have originated from the Phoenician word "faraqa" in the sense of 'colony, separation.' This hypothesis suggests a Phoenician connection to the name.

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