negritoid

/ˌnɛɡrɪˈtoɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling a Negro; characteristic of the Negro people

“The term ‘negritoid’ was used in anthropology to describe the physical and cultural traits of certain populations.”

2. noun

a person of mixed Negro and white ancestry

“In some historical contexts, the term ‘negritoid’ was used to refer to individuals of mixed race.”

Synonyms

  • negro
  • negroid

Antonyms

  • European
  • caucasoid