color line
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Definition
Noun: - A social barrier: A historical and systemic social barrier that enforced racial segregation, specifically preventing Black people from participating in the same activities, using the same facilities, or having the same rights and opportunities as white people.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The civil rights movement fought tirelessly to erase the color line in American society.
- For decades, the color line was strictly enforced in schools, restaurants, and public transportation.
Advanced Usage
- "to cross the color line": To engage in social interaction, relationships, or activities that defy the norms of racial segregation.
- As one of the first Black players in the major leagues, he courageously crossed the color line in professional baseball.
Variants and Related Words
- Color barrier (n): A synonymous term, often used in the context of sports and employment.
- She broke the color barrier in her field.
Synonyms
- Racial barrier
- Segregation line
- Jim Crow (historical context in the United States)
Related Idioms
- "On the wrong side of the color line": Referring to being subjected to the discrimination and limitations imposed by racial segregation.
- Growing up on the wrong side of the color line, he experienced inequality firsthand.
Noun
- barrier preventing blacks from participating in various activities with whites