akátá
noun
/ā.ká.tá/
Definitions
- serval, panther
- A term for African-Americans. It was coined by Nigerian students in the U.S. during the 60s-70s in honor of the Black Panther Party; but now perceived as having derogatory connotations.
Other entries with this spelling
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Source: Wiktionary · etymology 1,
where this word is spelled “akata”.
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