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negro

Translations

Negronoun
Negroes
pl
UK
/ˈniːɡrəʊ/
US
/ˈniːɡroʊ/
(dated, offensive)
The novel explores the life of a young Negro in the 1960s.
Роман исследует жизнь молодого негра в 1960-х годах.
Synonyms
African American
Black
person of African descent
Negroproper noun
UK
/ˈniːɡrəʊ/
US
/ˈniɡroʊ/
Used as the name of several rivers (e.g., the Negro River in South America) and as a surname.
Synonyms
Black
African American
African
Afro-American
Person of African descent
Person of color

Definitions

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historically used to describe a person of Black African descent, particularly in the United States, now considered outdated and potentially offensive.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