A female of Black African ancestry.
negr+ess
Shared component: negr · black
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negr
black
Related forms: negr · 3 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixes(Anthropology, dated and now offensive). Relating to or denoting a racial grouping of humans traditionally characterized by dark skin and tightly curled hair.
negr+oid
Shared component: negr · black
negritudeExtended relation
A consciousness of and pride in the cultural and physical aspects of African heritage, especially as a basis for a political and cultural movement.
negrit+ude
Extended relation: negr · black