"Negroness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Negro + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Negro|ness}} Negro + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Negroness (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly US) The state of quality of being of black African origin, or of having qualities, experiences etc. characteristic of black people. Tags: US, uncountable
    Sense id: en-Negroness-en-noun-CVc219H0 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ness

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