Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
melanochroi
Adjective
/ˌmɛləˈnɒkɹɔɪ/
Definition
Melanochroi refers to individuals with dark pigmentation in their skin, often associated with people of certain ethnic backgrounds.
Examples
- Ancient texts often referred to various human groups as melanochroi based on their skin tone.
- In anthropology, the classification of melanochroi may come into play when discussing human diversity.
Meaning
The term is derived from Greek roots, where ‘melano’ means black and ‘chroi’ means skin.
Synonyms
- Dark-skinned
- Swarthy
- Melanin-rich
