whiteness

noun
UK: /ˈwaɪtnəs/
US: /ˈhwaɪtnəs/

  1. The quality or state of being white in color.

    1. The whiteness of the snow was blinding.
    2. The artist captured the subtle whiteness of the clouds at dawn, mixing shades carefully.

  2. The state of being a white person, or the social, cultural, and historical aspects associated with people identified as white.

    1. She started to examine her own whiteness.
    2. The study explored the implications of whiteness in shaping societal norms and power structures.

Synonyms

fairness bleach lightness blanch pallor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whiteness" in English means: The quality or state of being white in color., The state of being a white person, or the social, cultural, and historical aspects associated with people identified as white..

The phonetic transcription of "whiteness" is /ˈwaɪtnəs/ in British English and /ˈhwaɪtnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whiteness": fairness, bleach, lightness, blanch, pallor.

Example usage of "whiteness": "The whiteness of the snow was blinding.". More examples on the page.