Blackamoor (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. Older Use: Disparaging and Offensive.
    • a contemptuous term used to refer to a Black person.
    • a contemptuous term used to refer to any dark-skinned person.
  2. a stylized depiction of a Black servant in rich clothing, classical robes, or noble tribal costume, used as a decorative element in furniture, textiles, or jewelry, especially during the period of European colonialism.
noun
  1. a Black African or other person with dark skin
Blackamoor (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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