Correct spelling for the English word "Afer" is [ɐfˈɜː], [ɐfˈɜː], [ɐ_f_ˈɜː] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The word "Afer" comes from Latin and its history can be traced back to the ancient Roman Empire. In Latin, "Afer" originally referred to a person from the region of Africa, particularly from the territory known as Africa Proconsularis, which corresponds to modern-day Tunisia. The term gradually took on a broader meaning and came to represent anyone from the continent of Africa. The Romans adopted this word from the Greek language, where the term "Ἄφρικος" (Aphrikos) had a similar meaning. Ultimately, the origin of "Afer" can be traced back to the Phoenician word "afar", meaning "dust" or "earth".