English Explanatory Dictionary

colorism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Prejudice or bias against persons on the basis of their skin color or complexion, often among persons of the same racial identification.
  2. A style of painting characterised by the use of intense color.

Word forms

colorism colorisms colourism

Etymology

From color + -ism.

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