English Explanatory Dictionary

minstrelry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The art of minstrels.
  2. A simplified depiction of another culture, especially black African, for entertainment purposes, generally seen as offensive.

Word forms

minstrelry minstrelries

Etymology

From minstrel + -ry.

Synonyms

minstrelsy
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