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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The game follows four protagonists including Captain America and Black Panther, with some shockingly awe-inspiring visuals pushing the current generation consoles hard. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025 The pair eventually worked together on 2018’s Black Panther, in which Boseman played the titular MCU hero and Jordan portrayed villainous Erik Killmonger. —

Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2025 Past programs have included a panel discussion last year with children of the Black Panther Party sharing their stories about growing up in a revolutionary movement that changed history. —

Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025 While characters like Black Panther, Captain America and She-Hulk already making appearances in the MCU, the X-Men have yet to do so. —

Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 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 22 Jan. 2025.

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