colorism

English

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Etymology

color +‎ -ism

Noun

colorism (usually uncountable, plural colorisms)

  1. Prejudice or bias against persons on the basis of their skin color or complexion, often among persons of the same racial identification.
  2. A style of painting characterised by the use of intense color.

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