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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPersonne blanche
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pɛʁ.sɔn blɑ̃ʃ
"Une personne blanche est souvent perçue comme ayant des privilèges."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person of European descent, typically characterized by lighter skin pigmentation.
"In many societies, the term 'white person' is used to refer to individuals who identify as Caucasian." - 2
A term used in sociopolitical contexts to discuss race and privilege.
"The concept of a 'white person' often comes up in discussions about systemic racism and social equity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'white person' originates from the Old English word 'hwita', meaning 'bright' or 'light'. Historically, it has been used to describe individuals of European descent, evolving through social and political contexts to encompass racial identity discussions in modern times.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "White Person" is said worldwide
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Personne blanche
Transliteration: pɛʁ.sɔn blɑ̃ʃ
"Une personne blanche est souvent perçue comme ayant des privilèges."
Weiße Person
Transliteration: vaɪsə pɛʁzoːn
"Eine weiße Person hat oft andere gesellschaftliche Erfahrungen."
Persona bianca
Transliteration: perˈzoːna ˈbiːŋka
"Una persona bianca può avere privilegi in molte società."
Persona blanca
Transliteration: peɾˈsona ˈβlanka
"Una persona blanca a menudo se beneficia de privilegios sociales."
Pessoa branca
Transliteration: peˈsoɐ ˈbɾɐ̃kɐ
"Uma pessoa branca pode ter experiências diferentes em relação a pessoas de outras etnias."
सफेद व्यक्ति
Transliteration: safed vyakti
"एक सफेद व्यक्ति को अक्सर विशेषाधिकार प्राप्त होते हैं।"
白人
Transliteration: bái rén
"白人在许多社会中享有特权。"
백인
Transliteration: baeg-in
"백인은 많은 사회에서 특권을 누리는 경우가 많습니다."
白人
Transliteration: hakujin
"白人は多くの社会で特権を享受することがよくあります。"
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