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