Definition of Whiteness
Whiteness
white·ness


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the state or quality of being white or pale in color;

e.g. When they went outside, the whiteness of the snow temporarily blinded them. I knew from the whiteness of his face that he was terrified.

(noun)
the state of belonging to the group of people that have light-colored skin;

e.g. The concept of whiteness and the privilege that comes with it are common topics in discussions on race.

(noun)
an area, substance, or something else that is white and thus forms a white-colored expanse;

e.g. I squinted into the whiteness of the fog and thought I saw someone approaching.



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