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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Plus Other Fun Facts About the TV Show for Kids Black Panther One of the many supporting heroes in the show, Black Panther (real name: T’Challa) is the young king of Wakanda. Sarah Scott, Parents, 30 May 2025 The region’s hip-hop culture is known for its independence and insular spirit born of a combination of pimp culture, Black Panther ideology, and funk music. Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025 The films in front of it are 'Black Panther' ($40.15 million), 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' ($40.1 million), 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' ($37.1 million), and 'Avengers: Endgame' ($36.8 million). Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025 Fifth Biggest Monday of All-Time at $36.5M, after Black Panther ($40.15M, February 19, 2018), Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($40.10M, December 21, 2015), Spider-Man: No Way Home ($37.1M, December 20, 2021) and Avengers: Endgame ($36.8M, April 29, 2019). Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Black Panther

Word History

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 5 Jun. 2025.

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