ethiops
Ethiops is a term that has been used historically to refer to people of Black African descent. The word derives from the Greek word "Aithíōps," meaning "burnt-faced" or "dark-skinned." In ancient Greek literature, Ethiops was a mythical king and a designation for the people of Nubia and other regions south of Egypt.
The term "Ethiops" was widely used in European literature and scholarship from classical antiquity through the
In modern usage, "Ethiops" is considered an archaic and potentially offensive term. Contemporary discourse on race