White (people)

:For other uses, see White (disambiguation).

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White (noun, white or whites; adjective, white people) is a color-defined term used as a form of ethno-racial classification. Though literally implying light-skinned, "white" has been used in different ways at different times and places. For example, the name of the Bai people of Yunnan, China means "white". See Color metaphors for race for more discussion.

Related Topics:
Bai - Color metaphors for race

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A common element to the various definitions of "white" today, is that the term refers to a person of European descent. Also generally associated to white people is European culture, Christianity (whether as a religion or part of their cultural heritage) and Western Civilization. Outside this scope, the inclusion and/or exclusion of other groups of people may vary from country to country due to differing popularly espoused understandings of the term, definitions based on government guidelines, or factors of socio-racial implication.

Related Topics:
European - Culture - Christianity - Western Civilization

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Regions and countries that are today predominantly white include Europe, Russia, the United States, Canada, Argentina, Uruguay, Australia and New Zealand.

Related Topics:
Europe - Russia - United States - Canada - Argentina - Uruguay - Australia - New Zealand

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