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Definition of colorism from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

colorism

 
/ˈkʌlərɪzəm/
 
/ˈkʌlərɪzəm/
(US English)
(British English colourism)
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  1. the unfair treatment of people with darker skin, often among people of the same ethnic group
    • In her new book she explores racism and colorism in the music industry.
    Topics Social issuesc2, People in societyc2
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