Black Panther

noun

plural Black Panthers
: a member of a Black revolutionary organization that fought for racial equality and justice in the United States from 1966 to 1982

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Sinners marks the fifth team-up for Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler, who collaborated on Fruitvale Station, both Black Panther films, and Creed. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 His star was born in November 2023, when a TikTok of the kid cracking wise in a Black Panther costume went viral. Helen Holmes, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025 Damson Idris recently responded to a fan with a touch of sarcasm after being speculated to have declined the role of Black Panther. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Jan. 2025 Her portraits of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever stars Wright and Coel were unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery in partnership with Chanel in January 2024. Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Black Panther 

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Black Panther was in 1965

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“Black Panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Panther. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.

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