Whiteness: meaning, definitions and examples
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whiteness
[ ˈwaɪtnəs ]
color
The quality or state of being white in color.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The whiteness of the snow was blinding in the sunlight.
- She admired the purity of the whiteness of the wedding dress.
- The whiteness of the walls made the room feel more spacious.
race
The state of being white in terms of race or ethnicity.
Synonyms
Caucasian, Eurocentric, white person
Examples of usage
- Whiteness has historically been associated with privilege and power in many societies.
- Discussions about whiteness and privilege are important in understanding systemic racism.
- The concept of whiteness as a social construct is a topic of academic study.
Translations
Translations of the word "whiteness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 brancura
🇮🇳 श्वेतता
🇩🇪 Weißheit
🇮🇩 putih
🇺🇦 білизна
🇵🇱 białość
🇯🇵 白さ
🇫🇷 blancheur
🇪🇸 blancura
🇹🇷 beyazlık
🇰🇷 백색
🇸🇦 بياض
🇨🇿 bělost
🇸🇰 bielosť
🇨🇳 白色
🇸🇮 belina
🇮🇸 hvítleiki
🇰🇿 ақтық
🇬🇪 თეთრიანობა
🇦🇿 ağlıq
🇲🇽 blancura
Word origin
The word 'whiteness' originated in the 16th century and is derived from the Middle English word 'whitenes'. It is a combination of the word 'white' and the suffix '-ness', which denotes a state or quality. The concept of whiteness has evolved over time and is deeply intertwined with issues of race, ethnicity, and privilege.
See also: white, whiten, whitened, whitener, whitening, whiteout, whiter, whitewater.