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negrolatry

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Excessive admiration and respect for people of African descent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: offensive, rare, uncountable

Examples

  • 1862, Russell, Times, The Conservative masses, which lie between negrolatry or nigger-worship and Secession.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From negro + -latry.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: négrolatrie — worship of Negroes (offensive)