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blacks

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɫæks// UK //blˈæks// blacks

n. people who belong to a racial group with dark skin, especially those of African descent. It is often used when talking about groups of people in a social or historical way.

n. individuals belonging to a racial group characterized by dark skin, particularly those of African ancestry. Often used in plural form to refer to the group as a collective social or demographic category.


SIMPLE

The survey collected data from both whites and blacks in the city.

CONTEXTUAL

Historically, the laws in this region treated blacks and whites differently regarding where they could live and work.

COMPLEX

Sociological studies often compare the economic outcomes of blacks and other minority groups to identify systemic disparities within urban housing markets.

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While common in demographic and historical contexts, many modern style guides prefer using 'Black people' as a more respectful and humanizing alternative to the collective noun.

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