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whiteness

UK
/ˈwaɪtnəs/
US
/ˈwaɪtnəs/

Translations

whitenessnoun
whitenesses
pl
The whiteness of the snow was blinding under the bright sun.
La blancheur de la neige était aveuglante sous le soleil éclatant.
Additional translations
puretéAu sens moral ou symbolique.
blanchitéEn sciences sociales, pour désigner l’identité blanche et les privilèges associés.
Synonyms
clearness
fairness
purity
paleness
blanching
brightness
whitenessadjective
UK
/ˈwaɪtnəs/
US
/ˈwaɪtnəs/
Used attributively before another noun, especially in academic contexts (e.g., "whiteness studies").

Definitions

whitenessnoun
The quality or state of being white, especially in color.
The whiteness of the snow was blinding under the bright sun.
The quality or state of being pure or innocent.
The bride's dress symbolized the whiteness of her intentions.
A term used to describe the social and cultural characteristics associated with being white, often in the context of racial identity and privilege.
The discussion focused on the concept of whiteness and its impact on societal structures.
whitenessadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the concept or colour of whiteness when used before another noun.
She enrolled in a whiteness studies course.
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