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Nonwhite

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not white in color. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Not belonging to the white race. not-comparable

    "By 2016, however, a divide that started appearing in the preceding few years came into full relief—that year, 29% of nonwhite liberals (28% of nonwhite Democrats) and 38% of Black liberals (34% of Black Democrats), disagreed that “Blacks should work their way up without special favors.”"

  3. 3
    Not associated with white people. not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    A person who is not white.

    "“It’s already clear that the 2020 electorate will be unique in several ways. Nonwhites will account for a third of eligible voters — their largest share ever — driven by long-term increases among certain groups, especially Hispanics,” according to a Pew Research report."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From non- + white.

Etymology 2

From non- + white.

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