"negrophilism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From negro + -philism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|negro|philism}} negro + -philism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} negrophilism (uncountable)
  1. (now offensive) A liking for black people. Tags: offensive, uncountable
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