Garveyism

noun

Gar·​vey·​ism

ˈgärvēˌizəm,

ˈgȧv-

plural -s

: a 20th century racial and political doctrine advocating black separation and the formation of self-governing black nations in Africa

Garveyite

-ēˌīt

noun

plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Marcus Garvey †1940 Jamaican-born black nationalist + English -ism

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