pro-white
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/proʊˈwaɪt/
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/prəʊˈwaɪt/
supporting white people
Etymology
'pro-white' originates from the Latin prefix 'pro' (meaning 'for, in favor of') combined with English 'white', which comes from Old English 'hwīt' meaning 'white'.
The element 'pro-' entered English as a productive prefix from Latin 'pro' and has been used in modern English to form compounds; 'white' evolved from Old English 'hwīt' through Middle English to modern English. The compound 'pro-white' is a relatively recent modern English formation (20th–21st century) used in political and social contexts.
Literally it meant 'for white (people/things)', but over time the compound acquired political and racial meaning, often signalling support for white identity and frequently associated with white‑nationalist or white‑supremacist ideology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who holds pro-white views or advocates for the interests of white people.
He was identified by authorities as a pro-white involved in online organizing.
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Adjective 1
favoring or supporting white people or white identity; often used to describe views, rhetoric, or movements that prioritize the interests of white people and may be associated with white-nationalist or white-supremacist beliefs.
The group published a pro-white statement on its website.
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Last updated: 2025/11/28 07:56