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melanated

/ˈmɛl.ə.neɪ.tɪd/
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• adjective

1

Having a high concentration of melanin in the skin; specifically, being a Black or brown person with a dark complexion.

Example

"The skincare line was specifically formulated to address the needs of melanated skin."

2

In biology, containing or darkened by the pigment melanin.

Example

"Researchers observed that the melanated feathers provided better resistance to bacterial degradation."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While virtually all humans possess some melanin, in contemporary usage "melanated" is specifically used as an affirming, empowering term to describe Black and brown people with darker skin tones.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from "melanin" (derived from Ancient Greek "melas", meaning "black" or "dark") plus the adjectival suffix "-ated".

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Melanated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/melanated
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