munt

Definition

A black person, usually a man.

Etymology

Probably derived from Northern Ndebele umuntu, with stress on the first syllable, which is uncommon for Nguni languages. From Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀ntʊ̀ (“person”).

Example Sentences

• "My Dad has taught me that in England some foolish man may call me sambo, darkie, boot or munt or nigger, even."
• "Munt was a derogatory term used by the [Rhodesian] security forces to refer to blacks."