nonwhite

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English

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Etymology

non- +‎ white

Adjective

nonwhite (not comparable)

  1. Not white in color.
  2. Not belonging to the white race.
  3. Not associated with white people.

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Noun

nonwhite (plural nonwhites)

  1. A person who is not white.
    • 2020 July 28, Thomas B. Edsall, “Trump Is Trying to Bend Reality to His Will”, in New York Times:
      “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.

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