dark-skinned
Having brown complexion
Dark-skinned describes people with deeper pigmentation in their skin, typically those of African, South Asian, or other non-European ancestry.
The term is neutral and descriptive: dark-skinned people face higher rates of vitamin D deficiency in northern climates.
In contexts where race is relevant, it serves as a straightforward physical description without the loaded history of other terms.
Dense dark tropical wood
- mahoganyReddish-brown tropical lumber
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- cocoaGround cacao seed powder
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
chestnut · walnut · coffee · caramel · umber · sepia · sienna · tawny
Natural coloring compound
- pigmentationNatural tissue coloring
- heredityGenetic trait transmission
- genesUnits of heredity
- ancestryFamily line of descent
phenotype · genotype · allele · dominant · recessive · chromosomes · DNA · adaptation
Withstands solar radiation damage
- melaninNatural coloring compound
- pigmentationNatural tissue coloring
- SPFUltraviolet defense measure
- dermatologyStudy of skin ailments
Prejudice based on ethnicity
- colorismBias based on complexion
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
stereotyping · profiling · inequality · marginalization · oppression · segregation · bigotry · exclusion
ebony
Dense dark tropical wood
espresso · chestnut · walnut · coffee · caramel · umber · sepia · sienna · tawny · swarthy
melanin
Natural coloring compound
- pigmentationNatural tissue coloring
- heredityGenetic trait transmission
- genesUnits of heredity
ancestry · phenotype · genotype · allele · dominant · recessive · chromosomes · DNA · adaptation · variation
UV-resistant
Withstands solar radiation damage
- melaninNatural coloring compound
- pigmentationNatural tissue coloring
- SPFUltraviolet defense measure
racism
Prejudice based on ethnicity
- colorismBias based on complexion
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
discrimination · stereotyping · profiling · inequality · marginalization · oppression · segregation · bigotry · exclusion · microaggressions
Black
African descent identifier
- AfricanOf that southern continent
- diasporaScattered population sharing origins
- ethnicityShared cultural heritage group
heritage · representation · visibility · colorism · pride · community · culture · ancestry · roots · Afrocentric