swartback

/ˈswɑːrtbæk/

Definitions

1. noun

A person with very dark skin, especially a black person.

“The swartback community has faced historical struggles for equality and justice.”

2. noun

A person with a black or dark complexion, especially in a specific racial or cultural context.

“In the novel, the protagonist is a swartback who navigates the complexities of her identity.”

Synonyms

  • black
  • dark-skinned

Antonyms

  • fair-skinned
  • white