black belt
noun
Meaning
- A roughly crescent-shaped geological formation of dark fertile soil in the Southern United States.
- Someone who has attained the black belt in martial arts.
- A senior manager who is expert in one of various management systems such as Six Sigma or DMAIC and acts in a project leader or mentor role.
- A geographic region where the residents are predominantly or exclusively African-American.
- Great skill in any field.
- The highest belt colour in various martial arts.
Etymology / origin
Calque of Japanese 黒帯 (kuroobi)
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