dead white European male

noun

Any of various white male historical figures in art and culture seen to represent racism, sexism, etc. ingrained into Western education, in particular its canon.

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Meanings

noundead white European male (plural dead white European males)

plural dead white European males

  1. derogatoryslangAny of various white male historical figures in art and culture seen to represent racism, sexism, etc. ingrained into Western education, in particular its canon.

    Synonyms: DWEM

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny of various white male historical figures in art and culture seen to represent racism, sexism, etc. ingrained into Western education, in particular its canon.

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