niggerology

Definitions

1. The study of black people, especially when isolated as a problem group.
   offensive, slang, uncountable
2. A course on black studies at a school or university.
   derogatory, offensive, slang, uncountable
3. The life knowledge gained by growing up as a black person.
   uncountable

Examples

“Josiah Nott, readying one of his broadsides for publication, wrote: "All the articles I have⟳ written on niggerology have⟳ been eagerly sought for at the South, and in the present⟳ excited state of the political world, I think⟳ the thing will go well.”

“Mr. Martin could not imagine⟳ life without niggers, and since they were inevitable, he considered it a matter⟳ of common expedience to know⟳ what to expect⟳ of them. Hence, he had developed his own⟳ science of niggerology, which he used like⟳ an Etruscan bed, lopping off some here, stretching some there to achieve⟳ a common fit for all.”

“I thought your major was political science, not niggerology!"”

“In the year of the Dred Scott decision, the bookselling concession at a Nott lecture⟳ offered one-stop shopping for anyone with an interest⟳ in niggerology.”

“I know⟳ you bout to go to college and all and think⟳ you smart, but remember⟳, I grew up in the projects. I know⟳ how you think⟳ and how he thinks. I have⟳ a degree in niggerology.”

“In 1971, a Thugs United newspaper described Carmouche as a “Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of the Streets, where he earned a bachelor's degree in niggerology and streetology” and a “a masters degree in common sinces [sic].”

“I specialize in the plight of my people or niggerology.”

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