Meaning Of The Word Uncle Tom

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Uncle Tom
countable noun: In the past, some Black people used Uncle Tom to refer to a Black man when they disapproved of him because he was too respectful or friendly towards White people.

Uncle Tom in American English
noun: a Black man considered by other Black people to be subservient to or to curry favor with White people

Uncle Tom in British English
noun: a Black person whose behaviour towards White people is regarded as obsequious and servile

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