English Dictionary
Definition black in British English
black
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Words that avoid giving offence: black
Use the adjective black (sometimes spelt Black) to refer to people with dark skin whose families originally came from Africa. Avoid using black as a noun because this is sometimes considered offensive. Black people in the UK whose families originally came from the Caribbean often prefer to be called African Caribbean. Black Americans usually prefer to be called African American. In Australian English, use black to refer to the people whose families were living in Australia before Europeans arrived and settled.
belonging or relating to a race of people with dark skin, especially people whose families were originally from Africa
black humour
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