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colourism

The correct spelling is colourism.

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noun

Say it like: Col-owr-ism

The correct spelling is colourism. Prejudice or bias against persons on the basis of their skin color or complexion, often among persons of the same racial identification.

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Definition

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  1. 1.Prejudice or bias against persons on the basis of their skin color or complexion, often among persons of the same racial identification.
  2. 2.A style of painting characterised by the use of intense color.

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