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nonwhite

/ˌnɑːnˈwaɪt/
(UK: non-white)
non · white
Plural:nonwhites
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Adjective:nonwhite
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• adjective

1

Not belonging to or characteristic of a white racial group; belonging to or consisting of people of color.

Example

"The sociological study examined income disparities among nonwhite populations in major metropolitan areas."

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• noun

1

A person whose racial or ethnic heritage is considered other than white; a person of color.

Example

"Census data from the mid-twentieth century grouped diverse minority communities together as nonwhites."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While used in demographic and statistical contexts, defining diverse racial and ethnic groups solely by the absence of whiteness is increasingly viewed as problematic; terms like 'person of color' or specific ethnic identifiers are generally preferred, especially over the noun form.

• Rhymes for nonwhite

• Nearby Words

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nonwinning
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nonworker

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