Niggerati

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  1. 1
    The group of young African-American artists and intellectuals of the Harlem Renaissance. plural, plural-only

    "These niggerati are the conventional referent of “Harlem Renaissance.” In fact, the niggerati were but lily pads floating on the surface."

  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of niggerati. alt-of, plural, plural-only

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"These niggerati are the conventional referent of “Harlem Renaissance.” In fact, the niggerati were but lily pads floating on the surface."

Etymology

Blend of nigger + literati.

Related phrases

african american

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