blacks

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people originating from Africa, characterized by their dark complexion.

  - "The blacks were brought to America as slaves."
  - "Discrimination against the blacks has been a major issue in history."

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Antonyms

white

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Synonyms

blackball , blacklist , blacken , darken , swarten

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blacks
hacks , cracks , packs

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Variants

List of all variants of blacks that leads to same result
black , blacked , blacking , blacks , on the black , black out , blacked out , blacking out , blacks out , bone black , bone blacks , bone char , carbon black , carbon blacks , ivory black , ivory blacks , slate black , slate blacks , Welsh black , Welsh blacks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'blacks' originated from the Middle English word 'blak', meaning dark in color.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'blacks' was first used in the English language in the 15th century.

2. The Black Power movement of the 1960s advocated for the self-determination and empowerment of African Americans.

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Related Concepts

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1. African Americans: A term used to describe Americans who have ancestry from Sub-Saharan Africa.

2. Racism: A system of discrimination and prejudice based on a person's race or ethnicity.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Blacks have a rich cultural history, including various African ethnic groups, languages, and traditions. In literature, 'black' has been used as a racial identifier and a symbol of oppression and discrimination.

How to Memorize "blacks"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people with dark complexion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'blacks' with people of African descent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the mnemonic 'B brings Blacks Back' to recall the term.

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