white devil

European colonial exploiter

White devil is a hostile term for a white person, portraying them as evil or demonic.

The phrase has been used by various non-white populations to express anger at colonialism, oppression, or racism: The preacher called the slave owners white devils.

It appears in Black nationalist rhetoric and anti-colonial movements.

The term is confrontational and offensive when directed at individuals.

Related

prejudice · hegemony · power dynamics · villainy · Eurocentrism · fallen angel · Othello · colonialism · whitey · corruption · systemic inequality · moral ambiguity · cracker · privilege · supremacy · exploitation · gringo · hypocrisy

Opposites
moral characterization

white devilsaint

Canonized holy person

angel · savior · holy man · guardian angel · blessed one

racial/colonial perspective

white devilliberator

One who frees others

freedom fighter · emancipator · ally · brother · comrade

pejorative vs. honorific

white devilwhite savior

Outsider playing heroic liberator

respected elder

Family

white, devil, whiter, whitest, whiten, whitened, whitening, whitener, whiteness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13