black panthers

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A militant Black political organization: "Black Panthers" refers specifically to the Black Panther Party, a revolutionary socialist organization founded in 1965 in the United States. Its core aims were to combat police brutality and challenge systemic white supremacy through community programs and armed self-defense.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Black Panthers established free breakfast programs for children in their communities.
    • Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale were the founders of the Black Panthers.
    • The history of the Black Panthers is a complex chapter in the American civil rights movement.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical and political context: The term is used almost exclusively to refer to the specific historical party (1965-1982). Using it to describe other groups or individuals requires clear contextualization to avoid confusion.
  • "Panther" as a symbol: The organization's name derives from the black panther symbol, representing strength and dignity.
Variants and Related Words
  • Black Panther Party (n): The full, formal name of the organization.
  • Panther (n): While this can refer to the animal, in a specific historical-political context, it can be a shortened, informal reference to a member or aspect of the Black Panther Party (e.g., "former Panther").
  • Black Power (n): A broader sociopolitical movement with which the Black Panthers were associated.
Synonyms
  • Black Panther Party: This is the direct synonym and full name.
Notes on Meaning

This is a proper noun referring to one specific entity. It is not used as a common noun to describe any black panther (the animal) or any generic militant group. Its meaning is fixed within its historical and political context.

Noun
  1. a militant Black political party founded in 1965 to end political dominance by Whites

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