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color-blind

American  
[kuhl-er-blahynd] / ˈkʌl ərˌblaɪnd /

adjective

  1. Ophthalmology. pertaining to or affected with color blindness.

  2. Photography. (of an emulsion) sensitive only to blue, violet, and ultraviolet rays.

  3. showing or characterized by freedom from racial bias; not influenced by skin color.

Etymology

Origin of color-blind

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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"Color blind has two meanings — one that decisions are made without racial bias. These maps have obviously been made with racial bias," retired teacher Elisa Gonzalez said at a hearing.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2021

Color blind people don’t have this same overload and are often able to see through the deliberate “noise” of colored camouflage to spot the deeper patterns.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2016

Color blind in th' ears, ye are, ye long lummix!

From The Land of Strong Men by Chisholm, A. M. (Arthur Murray)

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