unnegro

/ˈʌnɛɡroʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person of mixed African and European descent, especially in Latin America.

“The unnegro community has a rich cultural heritage that reflects their African and European roots.”

2. verb

To make or become less black; to whiten or bleach, especially African or dark-skinned people.

“The company’s advertisement was criticized for unnegroing the black community with its whitewashed imagery.”

Synonyms

  • mixed-race
  • mulatto

Antonyms

  • African
  • black