Woke is an adjective derived from African-American English used since the 1930s or earlier to refer to awareness of racial prejudice and discrimination, often in the construction stay woke.

2025年5月19日 · Woke is a slang term that has made its way into the mainstream from some varieties of African American English. In AAE, awake is often rendered as woke, as in, “I was …

2023年7月19日 · One word has become unavoidable on the campaign trail — woke. But what does it really mean and where does it come from? The word has a long and serious history in …

2023年12月20日 · Typically, “wokeness” and “woke ideology” are terms of abuse, used against a variety of practices that, despite their diversity, have a similar character. Often, what is …

2025年1月31日 · What is the definition and origin of 'woke'? The term "woke" used to have a different meaning. It was first used by Pan-African activist Marcus Garvey as early as 1923. …

What is Woke? The term “woke” originates from African-American Vernacular English (AAVE), where it initially meant being awake or alert.

2025年5月9日 · In this article, I’ll share with you what woke means in slang, trace its evolution, examine its varied usage in today’s social context, and explore the implications, both positive …

Woke means being conscious of racial discrimination in society and other forms of oppression and injustice. In mainstream use, woke can also more generally describe someone or something …

2025年3月4日 · The definition of "woke" changes depending on who you ask. The term has recently been used by some conservatives as an umbrella term for progressive values, often …

A person described as “woke” is often seen as being sensitive to social issues, promoting inclusiveness, diversity, and equality. The term has also been associated with progressive …