Niggaz: meaning, definitions and examples
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niggaz
[ ˈnɪɡəz ]
offensive term
The term 'niggaz' is a variation of the highly offensive and derogatory word 'nigger', which has been historically used to demean and dehumanize Black individuals. Its use is contentious and can evoke strong emotional responses, being considered a racial slur. While some members of the African American community have attempted to reclaim the term, using it among themselves in a different context, its usage by others is often viewed as deeply disrespectful and racist. It underscores the complexities of race, language, and identity in society.
Synonyms
black person (derogatory), nigger
Examples of usage
- He used the term in a derogatory manner.
- The song features that word prominently.
- Some people aim to reclaim the term from its negative connotation.
Translations
Translations of the word "niggaz" in other languages:
🇵🇹 negros
- rapazes
- caras
🇮🇳 काले लोग
- लड़के
- लोग
🇩🇪 Schwarze
- Typen
- Kerle
🇮🇩 orang hitam
- anak laki-laki
- pria
🇺🇦 чорні
- хлопці
- люди
🇵🇱 czarni
- chłopcy
- faceci
🇯🇵 黒人
- 男の子
- 人々
🇫🇷 noirs
- gars
- personnes
🇪🇸 negros
- chicos
- personas
🇹🇷 siyahlar
- gençler
- insanlar
🇰🇷 흑인
- 소년들
- 사람들
🇸🇦 السود
- الشباب
- الناس
🇨🇿 černí
- kluci
- lidé
🇸🇰 čierni
- chlapci
- ľudia
🇨🇳 黑人
- 男孩
- 人们
🇸🇮 črnci
- fantje
- ljudje
🇮🇸 svartir
- strákar
- fólk
🇰🇿 қара
- жігіттер
- адамдар
🇬🇪 შავი
- ბიჭები
- ადამიანები
🇦🇿 qaralar
- oğlanlar
- insanlar
🇲🇽 negros
- chicos
- personas
Etymology
The word 'nigger' is derived from the Latin word 'niger', meaning black. It emerged in the 16th century as a neutral term to refer to people of African descent. Over time, particularly in the United States, it became a derogatory term used to demean Black individuals, reflecting the systemic racism and oppression faced by the African American community. The evolution of the term 'nigger' into variations like 'niggaz' illustrates attempts at linguistic reclamation, where some in the Black community have sought to subvert its negative connotations by using it within their social circles. However, the term remains highly controversial and its use by non-Black individuals is generally condemned, illustrating the complexities of race and power dynamics in language.