coloreds
coloreds Lexical Profile
coloreds Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Colored clothing, linens, or fabrics sorted together for washing, as distinguished from white items.
"Make sure to separate the whites from the coloreds before starting the washing machine."
Non-white people, especially Black people (dated and now considered offensive in most English-speaking regions).
"Historical signs from the era of legal segregation frequently designated separate public facilities for whites and coloreds."
South African Members of a recognized multiracial ethnic group in South Africa and neighboring countries, having ancestry from Europe,various Khoisan and Bantu tribes, and Asia (usually capitalized and spelled 'Coloureds').
"Demographic studies of the Western Cape examine the cultural and linguistic heritage of South African Coloureds."
Word Nuance & Usage
When used to refer to people of non-white racial backgrounds, this plural noun is dated and widely considered offensive in North America and Britain; however, in South Africa (usually spelled 'Coloureds'), it remains a standard, legally and socially recognized term for a distinct multiracial ethnic group.
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