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Vocabulary Entry
negro
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
An outdated term for a person of Black African descent.
Example Sentences
"The term 'negro' was once widely accepted, but it is now considered offensive."
"Historically, the term was used in legal documents to classify individuals."
"During the civil rights movement, many activists sought to replace the term with 'Black' or 'African American.'"
A
adjective
Of or relating to a person of Black African descent.
Example Sentences
"The organization promotes negro heritage through cultural events."
"She studied the contributions of negro artists to American history."
"His research focused on negro literature from the early 20th century."