white man
The term "white man" has historical and sociocultural connotations, often relating to European descent and associated cultural values.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
B2Racial Classification
(general)A male individual of European ancestry, typically with light skin.
Example
- He identified as a white man based on his European heritage.
C1Cultural and Social Context
(historical, sociological)A man representing or embodying the cultural, social, and economic values linked to Western societies.
Example
- The influence of the white man in colonial history is significant.
C1Figurative Usage
(idiomatic, historical)A symbol of authority, power, or dominance, particularly in historical colonial contexts.
Example
- The phrase 'white man's burden' refers to the colonial mindset of managing other societies.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "white man":
black manwhite niggerwhite girlwhite ladywhite rentwhite upthe manwhite supremacistwhite landyellow manyoung manred manold manstraight manwhite supremacy