Black Panther

noun

plural Black Panthers
: a member of a Black revolutionary organization that fought for racial equality and justice in the United States from 1966 to 1982

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In addition to Black Panther and Wakanda Forever, Fletcher has also outfitted characters in Coming 2 America, and the 2016 Roots miniseries, among other projects. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025 Written by Joe Robert Cole (Black Panther), the thriller drama follows Titus Crown (Dìrísù), the first Black sheriff in a small Bible Belt county. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025 While at City College, Shakur became a member of the Golden Drums society, a Black activist organization, and, subsequently, the Black Panther Party. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 29 Sep. 2025 Black Panther was at last Coogler’s big Oscar hit, scoring a Best Picture nomination and three wins overall … but neither Coogler (in Best Director) nor Jordan (in Supporting Actor) were nominated. Joe Reid, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Black Panther

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First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Black Panther was in 1965

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“Black Panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Panther. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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