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Definition & Meaning of "colored"in English

colored
01

having a particular color other than black or white

colored definition and meaning
Examples
She had a collection of colored markers to use for art projects.
02

an outdated and now considered offensive term historically used to describe people of non-white races or ethnicities

Examples
The civil rights movement fought against the discrimination faced by colored people.
03

exaggerated or distorted, often in a way that adds emphasis or drama

Examples
The news report provided a colored account of the event, making it seem more dramatic than it actually was.
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