Meaning of negro in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈniɡroʊ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    negro

    Definitions

    1. relating to or characteristic of or being a member of the traditional racial division of mankind having brown to black pigmentation and tightly curled hair

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    Negro

    Etymology

    mid 16th century: via Spanish and Portuguese from Latin niger, nigr-‘black’

    Definitions

    1. a person with dark skin who comes from Africa (or whose ancestors came from Africa)

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