Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blackamoor
Noun
/ˈblækəˌmɔr/
Definition
A term historically used to describe a person of African descent, often used in a pejorative or outdated context.
Examples
- The painting featured a blackamoor as a prominent character.
- In literature, the blackamoor often symbolizes exoticism or the ‘other’.
- Today, the term is considered archaic and potentially offensive.
Meaning
The term ‘blackamoor’ refers to individuals of African or Moorish descent, and its usage can carry connotations and implications that are not acceptable in modern language.
Synonyms
- African
- Moor
- Black person
