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negress

/ˈniː.ɡrɪs/

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noun

/ˈniː.ɡrɪs/formalobsolete
  • ruСуществительное, которое исторически использовалось для обозначения чернокожей женщины или девушки, но в настоящее время считается устаревшим и часто оскорбительным.

A noun that was historically used to refer to a Black woman or girl, but is now considered outdated and often offensive.

proper noun

  1. C2formal

    A term used historically to refer to a Black woman or girl. This word is now considered outdated and often offensive.

    ruЧернокожая женщина или девушка

    • The term 'Negress' is rarely used today due to its dated and potentially offensive nature.
    • In historical literature, one might encounter the word 'Negress' to describe a Black woman.
    • Modern usage strongly prefers 'Black woman' or 'woman of color' over 'Negress'.