Blackfellow

/ˈblækfɛloʊ/ noun

Definition

An archaic and offensive term historically used to refer to Aboriginal Australians; now considered racist and unacceptable.

Etymology

British colonial compound from 'black' and 'fellow,' used as a dehumanizing label during the era of European colonization of Australia in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Kelly Says

This word is a sobering reminder of colonial racism—European settlers used such labels to distance themselves from indigenous peoples, and the term carries the weight of exploitation and violence.

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