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Harlemite

American  
[hahr-luh-mahyt] / ˈhɑr ləˌmaɪt /

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Harlem.


Etymology

Origin of Harlemite

First recorded in 1885–90; Harlem + -ite 1

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Q: The role of Inez — a no-nonsense Harlemite — in “A Thousand and One” feels like it was written with you in mind.

From Washington Post Mar. 31, 2023

The most definitive and clarifying statement on his Southern heritage and identity occurred in an interview with renowned psychologist and fellow Harlemite Kenneth B. Clark the following year.

From Washington Post Aug. 20, 2022

Ms. Jordan, too, has deep roots in the area, describing herself as a third-generation Harlemite.

From New York Times Jan. 26, 2022

“They don’t want us on the streets because the World’s Fair and all their friends are coming!” complained one young Harlemite.

From Slate Apr. 22, 2014

On that night I had started on my way to becoming a Harlemite.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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