blackamoor

/ˈblækəˌmʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person of African descent, especially in art or literature from the 16th to the 19th centuries, often depicted as a servant or a noble

“The painting features a blackamoor as a loyal attendant to the wealthy aristocrat.”

Synonyms

  • African
  • black
  • negro

Antonyms

  • Caucasian
  • white