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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Or even big-budget films along the lines of Black Panther? Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025 The second edition of the TV conference will see Black Panther and Tatort actress Kasumba hitting the event as her new show, House of Bellvue premieres. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025 Thanks to Georgia’s film tax incentive, Atlanta is home to Tyler Perry Studios and Trilith Studios and has served as a filming location for Marvel’s Black Panther, Netflix’s Stranger Things and more. Jewel Wicker, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025 His memorable and wide-ranging performances included Thurgood Marshall, Jackie Robinson, James Brown and T’Challa, the Black Panther. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 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 8 Sep. 2025.

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