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Meaning of blackhood | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The state or condition of being black (all senses); blackness.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“[…] expression, I'm afraid I do not share⟳ the conviction held by very important people, like⟳ Aime Cesaire, quoted earlier by Charles, who suggest⟳ that there is a kind of brotherhood, call⟳ it negritude, call⟳ it a blackhood, call⟳ it blackness.”
“He also arranged a list of twelve secrets of life to help⟳ African Americans enjoy⟳ their blackhood and lead⟳ better lives.”
“How does blackhood stand⟳ against today's leading critical discourse on race⟳ and sex that renders black people missing and murdered?”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

blackhouse Blackhurst blackie Blacking Blackish blackish-gray antshrike

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