Whiteness

Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪtnəs/

Whiteness (noun)

  1. The quality of being white, with a light colour and little or no colour.
  2. A social idea that connects light skin with value, status, or normality in a society.
  3. A concept used to describe how systems may give advantages to people seen as white.

Examples

  • The paint has a bright whiteness that reflects light.
  • She noticed the whiteness of the paper under the lamp.