Synonyms for

Negro

/ ˈni:grəʊ / Another word for negro — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

blackamoor negroid black

Synonyms by register

Formal

black African Afro-American

Informal

blackie darkie coon

Literary

ebon swarthy

Antonyms

white caucasian european pale fair light-skinned

Common collocations

  • negro spirituals
  • negro league
  • negro population
  • negro history
  • negro colleges
  • negro question
  • negro art

Word family

noun negro
adjective negro

Usage note

The term 'negro' is now considered archaic and offensive in most contexts. It is rarely used in contemporary English and is generally replaced by 'Black' or 'African American'.

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