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Negroes

/ˈniːɡrəʊz/

/ˈniːɡroʊz/

Negronoun

Negroes

/ˈniːɡrəʊ/

/ˈniːɡroʊ/

(dated, offensive)

Translations

негр

The novel explores the life of a young Negro in the 1960s.

Роман исследует жизнь молодого негра в 1960-х годах.

Definitions

A dated term historically used to describe a person of Black African descent, particularly in the United States, now considered outdated and potentially offensive.

During the early 20th century, the term 'Negro' was commonly used in official documents and literature.

Synonyms

African American

Black

person of African descent

Negroproper noun

Definitions

A river in South America, a tributary of the Amazon, or any of several rivers named Negro elsewhere in the world.

The expedition followed the Negro upstream to reach Manaus.