ne·gri·tude
| \ ˈne-grə-ˌtüd
, ˈnē-
, -ˌtyüd \
, ˈnē-
, -ˌtyüd \
Definition of negritude
1
: a consciousness of and pride in the cultural and physical aspects of African heritage
2
: the state or condition of being a Black person
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“Negritude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/negritude. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.
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