Negroid
(adjective)
Relating to or denoting a human racial classification traditionally characterized by dark skin, thick lips, and other physical features associated with people of African descent.
Origin:
From the latin word "negro" meaning "black" and the greek word "eidos" meaning "form" or "shape".
Examples:
- The term "negroid" is considered offensive and outdated by many experts in the field of race and ethnicity.
- The classification of "negroid" is considered by many to be a racist concept.
- The term "negroid" is now generally considered to be outdated and is not used in scientific literature.
- The term "negroid" is not considered politically correct today.
- The negroid phenotype is characterized by certain physical features such as dark skin, kinky hair, broad nose, and thick lips.