pro-Black
|pro-black|
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/proʊˈblæk/
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/prəʊˈblæk/
for Black people / supporting Black people
Etymology
'pro-Black' originates from Latin and Old English, specifically the words 'pro' (Latin) and 'blæc' (Old English), where 'pro' meant 'for' and 'blæc' meant 'black/dark'.
'pro-Black' developed in modern English by attaching the prefix 'pro-' (from Latin) to the English word 'Black' (from Old English 'blæc'), forming a compound used in contemporary sociopolitical contexts.
Initially, the parts meant 'for' (pro-) and 'black/dark' (blæc); over time the compound came to mean specifically being 'for Black people, culture, and rights' in social and political contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or position that advocates for Black people or Black causes; someone who is supportive of Black interests.
She is a pro-Black who speaks publicly about racial justice.
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Adjective 1
supportive of Black people, Black culture, or Black political interests; favoring policies or attitudes that benefit Black communities.
The organization has a pro-Black stance on community policy.
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Last updated: 2025/10/17 03:35