Meaning of pigmentocracy | Babel Free
Definitions
Government by or social hierarchy of those with a certain skin tone, regardless of race or socioeconomic status.
Examples
“Black America used to be, and perhaps still is, a pigmentocracy, which means that the social hierarchy is based largely on colorism.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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