Pronunciation: /ˈniːɡroʊ/
noun a member of a dark-skinned group of peoples originally native to Africa, or a person of African descent
A1 My friend has a black cat named Negro.
A2 In some countries, the word 'negro' is considered offensive and outdated.
B1 The history of the African American community includes struggles against the use of the term 'negro'.
B2 During the civil rights movement, the term 'negro' was gradually replaced by 'African American'.
C1 Scholars debate the impact of using the term 'negro' in historical literature.
C2 In modern times, the term 'negro' is rarely used and is often considered derogatory.
adjective relating to black people or African culture
A1 The black cat is sleeping.
A2 She wore a black dress to the party.
B1 The dark clouds signaled an incoming storm.
B2 The deep black night sky was filled with stars.
C1 The ebony piano gleamed under the stage lights.
C2 The pitch-black room was illuminated by a single candle.
formal The term 'negro' was once commonly used to refer to people of African descent.
informal My grandfather still uses the term 'negro' to describe black people.
slang Some people might use the term 'negro' casually, but it can be offensive to others.
figurative In some cultures, the color black is associated with darkness and negativity, hence the term 'negro'.
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