Meaning of the word coloured in English
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coloured
US /ˈkʌl.ɚd/
UK /ˈkʌl.ɚd/
Adjective
1.
having a color or colors; not black, white, or gray
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She prefers coloured pencils for her drawings.
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The fabric is beautifully coloured.
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2.
(of a person or group) wholly or partly of non-white descent
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The term 'coloured' has been historically used in some regions to refer to people of mixed racial ancestry.
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In South Africa, the term 'Coloured' specifically refers to a distinct ethnic group of mixed ancestry.
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