Meaning of brownwash | Babel Free
Definitions
To rebrand, cover up or divert attention from amoral, illicit or criminal activities by establishing partnerships or connections with legitimate, value-based organizations e.g. NGOs.
Examples
“Company X are brownwashing when they say⟳ they are partners with child rights NGO Y, yet employ⟳ child labor in their factories in Country Z.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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