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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWhite Man
/waɪt mæn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A term used to refer to a man of European descent, often in discussions of race and ethnicity.
"In the historical context of colonialism, the white man often held power over indigenous populations." - 2
A term that can imply privilege or dominance in social and economic contexts.
"The white man’s burden is a phrase that reflects the colonial mindset of the time."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'white man' originated in the 19th century as a descriptor for individuals of European descent, particularly in the context of colonialism and racial categorization. It reflects historical social constructs around race and ethnicity, evolving from a simple descriptor to a term laden with socio-political implications.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "White Man" is said worldwide
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Homme blanc
Transliteration: Om blan
"L'homme blanc a souvent été associé à des privilèges."
Weißer Mann
Transliteration: Vayser man
"Der weiße Mann hatte oft Macht über die Ureinwohner."
Uomo bianco
Transliteration: Uomo bianco
"L'uomo bianco è spesso visto come simbolo di privilegio."
Hombre blanco
Transliteration: Ombre blan-co
"El hombre blanco a menudo ha dominado en contextos coloniales."
Homem branco
Transliteration: O-men brán-co
"O homem branco frequentemente detinha poder sobre os nativos."
सफेद आदमी
Transliteration: Safed aadmi
"सफेद आदमी अक्सर विशेषाधिकार से जुड़ा होता है।"
白人男性
Transliteration: Bái rén nánxìng
"白人男性在历史上常常拥有权力。"
백인 남성
Transliteration: Baeg-in namseong
"백인 남성은 종종 권력을 가지고 있었습니다."
白人男性
Transliteration: Hakujin dansei
"白人男性はしばしば特権を持っていました。"
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