negritic

Meanings

• Adjective

  A term used to describe a dark complexion or skin tone, often associated with people of African descent.

  - "The sun brought out the rich negritic tones in her skin."
  - "His negritic features were a source of pride for him."

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Variants

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necrotic

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Etymology

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Derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word 'negro' meaning 'black'. The suffix '-itic' is added to form an adjective.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'negritic' gained popularity during the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 1930s as a way to celebrate African culture and identity.

2. The word 'negrito' is also used to describe people of Afro-Brazilian descent, particularly those of the Quilombo communities in Brazil.

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Related Concepts

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1. Melanin: A pigment found in the skin that determines its color, with higher levels of eumelanin resulting in darker skin tones.

2. Racism: The discrimination and prejudice against individuals or groups based on their race or ethnicity, including the negative association of darker skin tones.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'negritic' has been used to celebrate and embrace the beauty and diversity of darker skin tones, particularly among people of African descent. It is a term that has been reclaimed and embraced as a source of pride and empowerment.

How to Memorize "negritic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a deep, rich, and radiant skin tone. Imagine the sun bringing out the beautiful negritic hues in their skin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'negritic' with the beauty and diversity of darker skin tones. Remember that it is a term of pride and empowerment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'negritic' with the word 'nature's magic'. Remember that it describes the rich and beautiful dark skin tones that nature has given us.

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