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negrito

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A member of small native peoples in Southeast Asia who often live in forests

noun
/nəˈɡriːtoʊ/

Specialized

: negrito (grupo indígena)

The negrito people of the Philippines have a rich cultural heritage.

Examples

Some negrito groups maintain a semi-nomadic lifestyle in the Philippines.
The negrito peoples are known for their deep knowledge of forest environments.
Anthropologists have studied the unique traditions of the negrito communities in Southeast Asia.
Many negritos still practice traditional hunting methods.
Anthropologists have studied the unique traditions of the negrito communities in Southeast Asia.
Some negrito groups maintain a semi-nomadic lifestyle in the Philippines.
The negrito peoples are known for their deep knowledge of forest environments.

Surface Forms

negrito singular

negritos plural

Etymology

Negrito was a name used by European explorers from the Spanish parts negro 'black' and -ito 'little' to describe several small, dark-skinned groups in Southeast Asia and nearby islands. Today the term appears in older books and can be felt as outdated or hurtful, so many people prefer the names the groups use for themselves.