"negrophile" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: negrophiles [plural]
Etymology: From 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

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Alternative forms

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