black diamond, noun phrase
derogatory, offensive
A member of the Black South African middle- or upper-class that emerged after the end of apartheid, wielding economic, professional, or political influence. Also attributive.
- Note:
- While not originally used disparagingly, the term has become derogatory and offensive because it imputes consumerism to a specific racial group.
2007 Sunday Times 20 May 2The country’s fast-growing African middle class expanded by 30% over the past year...They are the Black Diamonds – and they’re set to propel economic growth.
2016 sowetanlive.co.za (DSAE Corpus)That makes me a black diamond, not poor.
A member of the Black South African middle- or upper-class that emerged after the end of apartheid, wielding economic, professional, or political influence. Also attributive.
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