uncle tomism

un·cle Tom·ism

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Definition of uncle tomism words

noun uncle tomism a policy of relationship between whites and blacks involving a benevolent but patronizing attitude on the part of the whites and a willingly submissive attitude on the part of the blacks. 1

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1935-40; Uncle Tom + -ism

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