Black Panther

noun

plural Black Panthers
: a member of a Black revolutionary organization that fought for racial equality and justice in the United States from 1966 to 1982

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Production has begun on Black Panther 3, say Marvel Studios' heads Kevin Feige and Louis D'Esposito. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 When Captain America and Black Panther get in the same room together for the first time, there's always drama. Nick Romano, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024 He is best known for shepherding and producing 2018’s Black Panther, which grossed more than $1.3 billion worldwide, picked up seven Oscar nominations, including best picture, and went on to win three Academy Awards. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024 Legendary South African actor John Kani, 81, has the fondest memories of working with Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther. Kani, who played T'Chaka, the father of Boseman's T'Challa's, in the 2018 film, opened up about his experience while at the L.A. premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King on Dec. 9. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Black Panther 

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Black Panther was in 1965

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“Black Panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Panther. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.

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