Definition of COLORISM

colorism

Plural: colorisms

Noun

  • Prejudice based on skin tone, often within the same race.
  • Prejudice or bias against persons on the basis of their skin color or complexion, often among persons of the same racial identification.
  • A style of painting characterised by the use of intense color.

Examples

  • Playing COLORISM might raise an eyebrow, but it’s a valid Scrabble word.

Origin / Etymology

From color + -ism.

Scrabble Score: 12

colorism: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
colorism: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
colorism: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

colorism: valid Words With Friends Word