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noun

  • A term for people of African descent, often used to denote a shared cultural identity or social group, particularly in the Americas and other parts of the African diaspora. When capitalized, it functions as a proper noun acknowledging a distinct cultural group.

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It was introduced as part of efforts to improve policing for black people, who statistics show are more than two times more likely to be arrested than white people in Britain.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

In fact, however, he had no involvement with either; moreover his representation of black people throughout his work was unfailingly compassionate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

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Possible Synonyms

  • people of African descent
  • Afro-descendants
  • individuals of the African diaspora
  • African Americans
  • African-diasporic peoples

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