Word: minstrelry
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: min
strel
ry
Definition: A simplified depiction of another culture, especially black African, for entertainment purposes, generally seen as offensive.
Morphemes:
Affix: minstrel
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One of a troupe of entertainers who wore black makeup (blackface) to present a so-called minstrel show, being a variety show of song, dance and banjo music.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ministeriālis
Language: la
Decoded: ministerialis
Meaning: servant
Affix: -ry
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ery. Added to verbs to form nouns meaning "place of" (an art, craft, or practice).