"Uncle Tommery" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Uncle Tom + -ery Etymology templates: {{suf|en|Uncle Tom|ery}} Uncle Tom + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} Uncle Tommery (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) A servile attitude adopted by black people toward white authority. Tags: derogatory, uncountable Synonyms: Samboism, Uncle Tommism

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