Definition of colored
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: having color
2a
: colorful
b
: marked by exaggeration or bias
3a
dated, usually offensive, see usage paragraph below
: of a race (see race entry 1 sense 1a) other than white
especially
: black entry 1 sense 2
4
dated, usually offensive, see usage paragraph below
: of or relating to persons of races (see race entry 1 sense 1a) other than white or to persons of mixed race
plural colored or coloreds
Definition of colored (Entry 2 of 2)
: a person of a race (see race entry 1 sense 1a) other than white or of mixed race
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The first known use of colored was in the 14th century
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