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minstrel

noun

ˈmin(t)-strəl

as in poet

a person who writes poetry Edna St. Vincent Millay was unofficially the minstrel of Maine, as her poetry celebrates its coast and countryside

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Recent Examples of minstrel During the silent era and into the talkies, Blackness was showcased in minstrel acts, in blackface or under confining stereotypical depictions that were presented by actors like Bert Williams, Stepin Fetchit and Hattie McDaniel. —

Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Aug. 2024 The poet also elevated the ottava rima, a verse form that had been more commonly associated with popular minstrels. —

Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2024 Jim Crow was a minstrel character from the 19th century, when stereotypes of enslaved Black people fueled a booming entertainment industry for White audiences. —

Theodore R. Johnson, Washington Post, 27 June 2024 Worse yet is the portrayal of the Africans, which multiple critics compared to minstrel shows. —

Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for minstrel