neger

/ˈneɪɡər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person of African descent, especially one who is a native or inhabitant of Africa or a country in which people of African descent form a significant part of the population.

“In the 19th century, many European settlers viewed the indigenous people of South Africa as ‘negers’.”

Synonyms

  • African
  • black person
  • person of color

Antonyms

  • person of European descent
  • white person