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adjective / noun

white

A racial category generally associated with European ancestry.

The survey allows people to identify themselves as White.

Etymology
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The color-word developed into a social racial label through broad descriptions of skin color. Its boundaries have varied historically rather than defining a precise biological group.

More examples

  • White residents joined the community meeting.
  • She studies the history of White immigration.
  • The report compares outcomes for White and Black residents.

Forms

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