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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