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Blackamoor: meaning, definitions and examples

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blackamoor

 

[ หˆblรฆkษ™หŒmสŠr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical term

Blackamoor is an antiquated term that historically referred to people of African descent, often depicted in art and literature as having dark skin. The term has sometimes carried connotations based on the stereotypes prevalent during the time it was used. Its usage has declined significantly due to its association with colonialism and racism. In modern contexts, the word is largely considered offensive and outdated, reflecting a time of racial prejudice.

Synonyms

African, Moors, Negro, black.

Examples of usage

  • The painting featured a blackamoor servant attending a noble family.
  • The blackamoor statue was a controversial artifact in the museum.
  • Ceramics from the period often included blackamoor figures as decorative elements.

Translations

Translations of the word "blackamoor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mouro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฒเฅ‡ เค†เคฆเคฎเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mohr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Moor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะพั€ะฝะพะบะพะถะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Moor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ป’ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ moro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Moor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‘์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุฑูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Moor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Moor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘ฉๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Moor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Moor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฒั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mavur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ moro

Etymology

The term 'blackamoor' has its origins in the Middle English term 'blakemor', which can be traced back to the Latin word 'maurus', meaning 'Moor', referring to the inhabitants of North Africa. The word 'Moor' itself has varied usage, often broadly encompassing various peoples from the African continent, particularly those with darker skin tones. During the Renaissance period, blackamoors were often depicted in European art, sometimes in exoticized or romanticized portrayals. However, as society evolved, the term became more associated with stereotypes and denigration, leading to its decline in commonplace vernacular. The term serves as a reminder of the historical complexities surrounding race and identity, embodying both cultural significance and the problematic narratives of the past.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,141, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.