What is another word for negroid?

Pronunciation: [nˈiːɡɹɔ͡ɪd] (IPA)

The term "Negroid" has been considered offensive and outdated for several decades. It was once used to describe people of African descent and was based on outdated and racist ideas about race. Many better and more respectful alternatives exist for referring to people of African descent. Such synonyms include "African," "African-American," "Black," and "person of color." Other more specific terms may be used as well, such as "Caribbean," "West African," or "African Diaspora." These terms recognize the diversity of people within the broader group of those of African descent and are more reflective of contemporary understandings of race and cultural identity.

Synonyms for Negroid:

What are the hypernyms for Negroid?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Negroid

Negritos negroid people indigenous in some parts of the Philippines.
"Philippine Folklore Stories"
John Maurice Miller
Their rigid discipline, resulting from vigorous group-selection, gave the invaders an easy victory over the negroid hunters and fishermen who peopled India.
"Tales of Bengal"
S. B. Banerjea
In its usual form the Anglo-Saxon or Teutonic race was depicted as superior, and the Semitic and negroid races as inferior.
"The Black Experience in America The Immigrant Heritage of America"
Norman Coombs

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