blackamoor
/ˈblækəˌmʊr/
noun
- An offensive term for a Black person, especially one of African descent. This word is now considered a racial slur and should be avoided.
- The old book contained the word 'blackamoor' in a passage that is now recognized as deeply offensive.
- Historians note that 'blackamoor' was used in European art and literature to refer to Black people in a demeaning way.
- Teachers explain to students that 'blackamoor' is an outdated and hurtful term that should not be used today.