white-friendly
|white-friend-ly|
/ˈwaɪtˌfrɛndli/
favoring white people
Etymology
'white-friendly' originates from Modern English as a compound combining the adjective 'white' and the adjective 'friendly'.
'white' comes from Old English 'hwīt' (from Proto-Germanic '*hwītaz') meaning 'bright, pale', which developed into the modern color term 'white'. 'friendly' comes from Old English 'frēondlic'/'freondlic' (related to 'frēond'/'freond' meaning 'friend'), which developed into modern English 'friendly'.
The element meanings originally referred separately to 'the color white' and 'showing friendship or goodwill'; combined in Modern English the compound has come to mean 'favorable or welcoming toward white people', often with social or racial implications beyond the literal elements.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing attitudes, policies, places, or practices that are welcoming to or preferential toward white people; often carries an implication of racial bias or exclusion of others.
Many critics argued that the development made the neighborhood more white-friendly, displacing longtime nonwhite residents.
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Adjective 2
designed, promoted, or presented in a way intended to appeal to white people (e.g., marketing, services, or spaces perceived as tailored for white customers or visitors).
Some reviewers described the tourist package as white-friendly, noting language, imagery, and itinerary choices that seemed aimed at white travelers.
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