SINCE 1828
\ ˈjim-ˈkrō
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Definition of jim crow
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: ethnic discrimination especially against blacks by legal enforcement or traditional sanctions
Other Words from jim crow
jim crow
adjective,
often capitalized J&C
jim crowism
\ ˈjim-ˈkrō-ˌi-zəm
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noun,
often capitalized J&C
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noun,
often capitalized J&C
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