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negro Antonyms
Opposite of negro
Because the opposite of negro shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
(Dated, usually offensive) A member of a dark-skinned group of peoples originally native to Africa south of the Sahara.
Usage Example
"During the mid-20th century, many prominent civil rights leaders used the term white in their formal speeches and writings, though the word has since been largely replaced by Black or African American."
Strong
white
caucasian
• adjective (Context 2)
(Dated, historical, or offensive) Relating to black people of African descent or their culture.
Usage Example
"The archivist spent decades compiling and preserving recordings of historical white spirituals to ensure the cultural heritage of enslaved African Americans would not be lost."
Strong
white
caucasian
Similar words to negro
Words similar to negro shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
black
black person
african-american
afro-american
african american
colored
person of color
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Negro. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/negro