black panther
Definition
- Noun:
- A member of the Black Panther Party: A person who was a member of the Black Panther Party, a political organization founded in 1966 in the United States to combat racial injustice and promote Black empowerment.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Angela Davis was a prominent black panther and activist.
- The former black panther gave a speech about the party's community programs.
Advanced Usage
- The term is historically specific and typically capitalized as Black Panther when referring to the party or its members.
- She studied the writings of Black Panther leaders.
Variants and Related Words
- Black Panther Party (proper noun): The full name of the political organization.
- The Black Panther Party was founded in Oakland, California.
Synonyms
- Panther (in this specific historical context): A shortened, informal reference to a member.
- He was a panther during the 1960s.
Notes on Different Meanings
- The term "black panther" (lowercase) can also refer to a large black feline, such as a melanistic leopard or jaguar. This is a separate, zoological meaning and is not the subject of this entry, which is defined specifically as a member of the political party.
Noun
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a member of the Black Panthers political party
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