niggerology
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The study of black people, especially when isolated as a problem group.
Register: offensive, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Josiah Nott, readying one of his broadsides for publication, wrote: "All the articles I have written on niggerology have been eagerly sought for at the South, and in the present excited state of the political world, I think the thing will go well.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A course on black studies at a school or university.
Register: derogatory, offensive, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “niggerology” mean?
The study of black people, especially when isolated as a problem group.
Is “niggerology” formal or informal?
niggerology is generally offensive, slang.