Origin: Latin - negra/negro = dark
1- derogatory word used to described those of African descent (as they are characterized by dark skin) Nordic Caucasians (i.e. "whites") who were seen as being fond or protective of
Negroes(i.e. "blacks") were often called "nigger-lovers"
2- semi-derogatory word used as a pronoun between those of African descent. Originating from class distinction of American slaves; field workers referred to domestic slaves, spitefully, as "house-niggas"
3- anglicized version of spanish "negro" used by hispanics in reference to anyone of a darker complexion than themselves, although often used as a pronoun for any association