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nonwhite Synonyms

Another word for nonwhite

Choosing another word for nonwhite depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
of color
Weak
minority

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
person of color

Opposites of nonwhite

The opposite of nonwhite shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

white
caucasian
See all opposites of nonwhite

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nonwhite. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nonwhite
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