"Negro-American" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Negro-Americans [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Negro-American (plural Negro-Americans)
  1. (dated, offensive) A black American. Tags: dated, offensive Synonyms: African-American, person of color
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