nonwhite

See also: non-white

English

Alternative forms

• non-white, non-White

Etymology

From non- +‎ white.

Adjective

nonwhite (not comparable)

1. Not white in color.
2. Not belonging to the white race.
3. Not associated with white people.

Synonyms

• unwhite (uncommon)

Noun

nonwhite (plural nonwhites)

1. A person who is not white.
   • 2020 July 28, Thomas B. Edsall, “Trump Is Trying to Bend Reality to His Will”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     “It’s already clear that the 2020 electorate will be unique in several ways. Nonwhites will account for a third of eligible voters — their largest share ever — driven by long-term increases among certain groups, especially Hispanics,” according to a Pew Research report.

Synonyms

• unwhite (nonstandard, very rare)