"magical Negro" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: magical Negros [plural]
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  1. (film, literature) A black supporting stock character in media, especially American cinema, who is portrayed as coming to the aid of a white protagonist. Categories (topical): Film, Literature, Stock characters Synonyms: magic negro, magical negro Related terms: magic Negro, magic nigger [offensive, vulgar]

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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