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Definition colourism in American English

colourism noun

noun
1

a form of discrimination which is based on the individual's skin colour, with the person who has the lighter skin tone treated more favourably

Example

The sad history of colourism in the black community stems from slavery and has continued to plague us until this day.

Definition colourism in American English