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Definition of negrophobia

negrophobia

/ˌniːɡrəˈfoʊbiə/
ne · gro · pho · bi · a
Plural:negrophobias
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Adjective:negrophobic
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• noun

1

An intense, irrational fear, hatred, or aversion toward Black people or Black culture.

Example

"The author argued that systemic inequalities in the criminal justice system are deeply rooted in historical negrophobia."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'racism' is the broader and more common term, 'negrophobia' specifically highlights the pathological, irrational fear and intense aversion underlying anti-Black prejudice, often appearing in sociological or historical analysis.

• Rhymes for negrophobia

• Nearby Words

negro river
negroni
negrophobe
negrophobia
nehalem
neigh
neighbor

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'Negro' (from Spanish and Portuguese, meaning 'black') combined with the Greek suffix '-phobia' (denoting an extreme or irrational fear), entering English usage in the 19th century to describe anti-Black prejudice.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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