Nigger

/ˈnɪɡə/

/ˈnɪɡər/

Translation of "nigger" into Russian

Noun

/ˈnɪɡə/

/ˈnɪɡər/

nigger

niggers pl

The book discusses the history of the word 'nigger' and its impact.

Книга обсуждает историю слова 'негр' и его влияние.

Noun

/ˈnɪɡə/

/ˈnɪɡər/

A highly offensive, derogatory term for a Black person; a racial slur.

The use of the word 'nigger' in the novel sparked controversy and debate over its appropriateness.

(Dated, offensive) A person of African ancestry, especially one who is enslaved.

The 19th-century diary repeatedly refers to the plantation's workers as 'niggers'.

(Offensive) A contemptible or inferior person, regardless of race.

He used the word to insult the new workers, calling them 'niggers' even though they were not Black.

Adjective

/ˈnɪɡə/

/ˈnɪɡər/

Attributive and highly offensive, relating to Black people or perceived as associated with them.

The comedian was condemned for telling a 'nigger joke' during his performance.