whiteness

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality or state of being white or pale.

• noun

  A racial or ethnic group consisting of people who identify as white.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwaɪtnəs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

blackness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whiteness
pennies , densities , finesses , penities

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Variants

List of all variants of whiteness that leads to same result
whiteness , whitenesses

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Forms

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whitenesses, whitening, whitened, whitens

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Etymology

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From Old English wihit, from wih (white) + -ness.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'whiteness' was first used in a racial context in the United States in the late 19th century.

2. In some cultures, white is associated with death and mourning, rather than purity or innocence.

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Related Concepts

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1. racial identity: Whiteness is a social construct used to define and categorize people based on their perceived race and skin color.

2. purity: Whiteness is often associated with purity and cleanliness, as seen in phrases like 'whiter than white'.

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Culture

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In literature, whiteness has been used as a symbol of purity and innocence, as well as a marker of privilege and power. In art, it has been associated with light and brightness, and in music, it can refer to the tonic or home key.

How to Memorize "whiteness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a blank sheet of paper or a snowy landscape to help remember the meaning of whiteness.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'pure' or 'clean' to help remember the meaning of whiteness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'W-H-I-T-E' to remember the definition: White, Hue, Inner, Transparent, Essence.

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