Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

negroid

Adjective

/ˈniːɡrɔɪd/

Definition

A term historically used to describe people of African descent, characterized by certain physical features.

Examples

He studied the negroid features prevalent among different populations in Africa.
In historical texts, negroid characteristics were often compared to other racial classifications.

Meaning

The term ‘negroid’ refers to one of the classifications of human races, primarily used in anthropology to denote individuals with dark skin, tightly coiled hair, and other physical traits typically associated with sub-Saharan African populations.