Black Seminole Pronunciation: /blæk ˈsɛm.ɪˌnoʊl/ (blak SEM-ih-nohl)
Definition: Descendants of African Americans who escaped slavery and found refuge among the Seminole tribe in Florida during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Also known as Seminole Maroons or Estelusti, they represent a unique blend of African American and Native American heritage.
Origins: Black Seminoles originated from enslaved Africans who fled Southern plantations to Spanish Florida, where they formed a protective alliance with the Seminole Indians.
Example: During the Seminole Wars, Black Seminoles and their Native allies fiercely resisted U.S. military forces, fighting to preserve their freedom and communities.