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Meaning of negrophilism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A liking for black people.

offensive, uncountable

Examples

“The only trouble with this negrophilism is that it doesn't recognize the Negro as a man. It recognizes him only as a Negro—if sometimes as a Negro Jesus Christ. And that is the worst condescension of all.”
“His negrophilism seems to be nothing beyond a fashion statement, almost a way of accessorizing. It's black pride without ever having to endure the downsides of being black.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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