Blackamoor
noun
A black person. It is an old term that is now considered offensive and racist.
In the 16th century, many explorers referred to the African tribes they encountered as blackamoors.
Often appears as...
- blackamoor art
- blackamoor jewelry
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Archaic
noun
A style of design or art that features dark-skinned men, often African, depicted as servant figures.
The blackamoor brooch is an example of the troubling imagery that can be found in some vintage jewelry styles due to biases of the time.
Often appears as...
- blackamoor art
- blackamoor jewelry
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Artistic
noun
A black person. It is an old term that is now considered offensive and racist.
In the 16th century, many explorers referred to the African tribes they encountered as blackamoors.
Often appears as...
- blackamoor art
- blackamoor jewelry
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Archaic
noun
A style of design or art that features dark-skinned men, often African, depicted as servant figures.
The blackamoor brooch is an example of the troubling imagery that can be found in some vintage jewelry styles due to biases of the time.
Often appears as...
- blackamoor art
- blackamoor jewelry
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Artistic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Offensive Term
Avoid using 'blackamoor' as it is derogatory and can hurt or offend people.
Instead of saying 'blackamoor', you might refer to someone as 'African' or 'Black'.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Understand 'blackamoor' reflects historical prejudice and colonial attitudes.
Studying 'Othello', you see 'blackamoor' embodying the prejudices of Shakespeare's time.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of cultural differences; what's historical in one culture may be offensive in another.
Although 'blackamoor' was used historically, it's seen as disrespectful in modern cultures.
Pro Tip 1/3Offensive Term
Avoid using 'blackamoor' as it is derogatory and can hurt or offend people.
Instead of saying 'blackamoor', you might refer to someone as 'African' or 'Black'.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Understand 'blackamoor' reflects historical prejudice and colonial attitudes.
Studying 'Othello', you see 'blackamoor' embodying the prejudices of Shakespeare's time.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of cultural differences; what's historical in one culture may be offensive in another.
Although 'blackamoor' was used historically, it's seen as disrespectful in modern cultures.
Pro Tip 1/3Offensive Term
Avoid using 'blackamoor' as it is derogatory and can hurt or offend people.
Instead of saying 'blackamoor', you might refer to someone as 'African' or 'Black'.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Understand 'blackamoor' reflects historical prejudice and colonial attitudes.
Studying 'Othello', you see 'blackamoor' embodying the prejudices of Shakespeare's time.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware of cultural differences; what's historical in one culture may be offensive in another.
Although 'blackamoor' was used historically, it's seen as disrespectful in modern cultures.
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