Maroon Communities

Definition

Maroon communities were settlements established by escaped African slaves in the Americas. These communities were often hidden in remote or difficult-to-reach areas, such as mountains or dense forests.

Related terms

Fugitive Slaves: These were slaves who had escaped from their masters and sought freedom, often forming or joining maroon communities.

Quilombos: This is a term used specifically in Brazil to refer to settlements formed by escaped slaves, similar to maroon communities.

Palenques: This term was used in Spanish-speaking parts of the Americas (like Colombia) for settlements of escaped slaves, again similar to maroon communities.