Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

beur

Noun

/bœʁ/

Definition

A term used in France to refer to a person of North African descent, particularly those whose parents are of Maghrebi origin.

Examples

The documentary highlighted the struggles faced by the beur community in France.
Many beur artists incorporate their cultural heritage into their work.
She identifies as a beur and proudly discusses her roots.

Meaning

The term ‘beur’ is a colloquial expression that emerged in France during the 1980s to describe children of Algerian, Moroccan, or Tunisian immigrants.