What is another word for black person?

Pronunciation: [blˈak pˈɜːsən] (IPA)

It is important to recognize that the term "black person" can be considered problematic by some individuals within the community it refers to. To avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes and dehumanizing language, it is recommended to use more respectful and inclusive synonyms such as "person of African descent", "person of color", or "Black individual". These terms acknowledge the racial identity of the person without reducing them to just their skin color or reinforcing negative associations with the word "black". Inclusive language is crucial for promoting equality and respecting the diversity of individuals within our communities.

What are the hypernyms for Black person?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Black person

  • I don't think I'm really so unique. If every black person looked at their life they would quickly discover that they have been influenced by every type of music prevalent in America.
    Roy Ayers
  • A woman's asking for equality in the church would be comparable to a black person's demanding equality in the Ku Klux Klan.
    Mary Daly
  • I had explained that a woman's asking for equality in the church would be comparable to a black person's demanding equality in the Ku Klux Klan.
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  • Speaking as a black person, welfare is the worst thing that's ever happened to us.
    Charles Evers
  • We've begun to put fear into those whites who think they can do anything they want to a black person and get away with it.
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