"negrophile" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: negrophiles [plural]
Etymology: negro + -phile Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|negro|phile}} negro + -phile Head templates: {{en-noun}} negrophile (plural negrophiles)
  1. (dated, offensive) One who takes an interest in the black (negro) race. Tags: dated, offensive Related terms: negrophiliac
    Sense id: en-negrophile-en-noun-O6rYdI0u Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -phile

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