Black English (Noun)
Meaning
A nonstandard form of American English characteristically spoken by African Americans in the United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The teacher's attempt to teach Standard American English to her students was hindered by her own lack of understanding of Black English as a legitimate dialect.
- Researchers have long documented the grammar and vocabulary of Black English, recognizing it as a distinct form of American English.
- The use of Black English in the classroom was discouraged, with teachers urging students to use "proper" English instead.
- The novelist's use of Black English in her characters' dialogue added a rich layer of authenticity to the narrative.
- In the poem, the speaker's use of Black English was a powerful expression of cultural identity and resistance to assimilation.
Synonyms
- African American English
- Black Vernacular
- Black Vernacular English
- Black English Vernacular
- AAVE
- Ebonics
- African American Vernacular English