Negroize

[ nee-groh-ahyz ]

/ ˈni groʊˌaɪz /

Rare: Often Offensive.

Save This Word!

verb (used with object), Ne·gro·ized, Ne·gro·iz·ing.(sometimes lowercase)

to cause to include Black people or to have the qualities or characteristics of Black people: efforts to Negroize the team.

to infuse or imbue with Negroism.

QUIZ

WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?

Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!

Question 1 of 7

Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.

Also especially British, Ne·gro·ise .

Origin of Negroize

First recorded in 1885–90; Negro + -ize

See Black¹.