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Etymology

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Compound of neger +‎ slaaf.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈneː.ɣərˌslaːf/
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  • Hyphenation: ne‧ger‧slaaf

Noun

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negerslaaf m (plural negerslaven, diminutive negerslaafje n, feminine negerslavin)

  1. (now historical, potentially offensive) black slave

Usage notes

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  • See usage notes at neger.