Nigritude
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nigritude is a noun meaning (potentially offensive) Blackness; the state of being black.
Meaning
(potentially offensive) Blackness; the state of being black.
Example Sentences
I like to meet a sweep—understand me—not a grown sweeper—old chimney-sweepers are by no means attractive—but one of those tender novices, blooming through their first nigritude, […]
Word Forms
- nigritudes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include negritude, niggerosity, niggerness, nigrescence, niggerishness, blacknesse.
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