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Definition of negrophobe

negrophobe

/ˈniː.ɡrəˌfoʊb/
ne · gro · phobe
Plural:negrophobes
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Adjective:negrophobic
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• noun

1

A person who has an intense fear, hatred, or prejudice against Black people.

Example

"Historical texts from the era reveal how the politician was a notorious negrophobe who actively opposed civil rights legislation."

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Word Nuance & Usage

This term is highly sensitive and describes severe racial prejudice; it is primarily used in historical, sociological, or critical contexts to analyze or condemn anti-Black racism.

• Nearby Words

negro
negro river
negroni
negrophobe
negrophobia
nehalem
neigh

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century from the word 'Negro' combined with the Greek-derived suffix '-phobe', meaning 'one who fears or hates'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Negrophobe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/negrophobe
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