White
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4.4
- noun
- /waɪt/
:
blanco
- In the community meeting, many whites expressed their support for equal rights.
- non-White
- Hispanic and White
- Whites and Hispanics
Examples
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The race/ethnicity makeup of the sample was 63.9% White, 29.3% Black, 2.5% Biracial/Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 1.3%.
Academic text (2013) -
Of the participants, 1% were Black, 1% were Hispanic, 97% were White, and 1% were Asian.
Academic text (2015) -
Of the 20 participating students, 10 were female, 18 were White, and 2 were Native American.
Academic text (2015) -
The sample was 42% female and was 48% White, 34% Hispanic, and 16% Black.
Academic text (2015) -
Of these, 22 received SpEd services, 25 were Hispanic, nine were White, and two were African American.
Academic text (2015) -
Racial distribution, based on self-identification by the parent, was 75% White, 20% African American, and 5% Asian.
Academic text (2015) -
The bilingual preschool group's demographics were: six White, one Alaska Native, one multiracial, and 17 not reported.
Academic text (2013) -
Statistical reports indicate that whites make up a significant portion of the population in this region.
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The study highlighted differences in health outcomes between whites and other ethnic groups.
Synonyms
21
6.1
A person usually identified as white, often with family origins in Europe
16
4.0
A person with light skin whose family comes from Europe
Idioms
- Informal
To try to reach a very difficult or impossible goal for a long time
- Slur
People say it when something seems typical of white people and shows white privilege
Compounds
176
1.9
The government building in Washington, D.C. where the US president lives and works
- Offensive
30
8.8
A person who thinks white people are better than other races and should control society
- Slur
15
9.9
An insulting word for poor white people, especially in the southern United States
- Offensive
14
9.0
The belief that white people are better than people of other races and should control society
- Specialized
10
3.9
A steady sound made of all tones that hides other sounds and helps people sleep
- Specialized
7
5.0
Tissue in the brain and spinal cord that carries messages between different brain areas
- Specialized
5
7.5
A small, very dense star that remains after a star uses its fuel and glows with leftover heat
5
4.1
A pale, silver-coloured metal that people make by mixing gold with other metals for jewellery
3
2.4
A light-colored spice that comes from ripe peppercorns with their skins removed and has a milder taste than black pepper
- Archaic
3
2.7
A printed list of people's names and home phone numbers in alphabetical order
2
2.8
A North American deer with a white underside to its tail that it raises when scared
- Offensive
2
9.3
A person who wants white people to live apart from people of other races
- Formal
2
7.0
A very formal men's evening dress code requiring a white bow tie and tailcoat
1
7.2
A white person with British family background who follows Protestant Christianity and is often from a socially important group
- Informal
1
6.1
An expensive thing that costs a lot to keep and is more trouble than it is worth
- Slur
1
8.1
A white man, often middle-aged or older, who feels very upset and bitter about social change
Surface Forms
Etymology
White comes from an old English word hwit that meant 'bright' or 'shining'. So calling someone White connects to the idea of having 'light' or 'pale' skin, which is why the word is used for people with that skin colour.