Antinegro

/ˌæntɪˈniɡroʊ/ adjective

Definition

Opposed to or prejudiced against Black people or African descent (a dated and offensive term reflecting historical racism).

Etymology

Formed from the prefix 'anti-' combined with 'negro,' a term once used for Black people that is now considered offensive. This word reflects racist ideologies from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Kelly Says

This word is a historical artifact of scientific racism and segregation—it appears in old texts documenting racist ideologies, reminding us how language can encode and perpetuate discrimination.

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