POC

American

abbreviation

person of color; people of color. Also P.O.C.
port of call.

POC British

abbreviation

proof of concept

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We’ve heard about improvements that the Bachelor franchise made to make the dating process safer for POC, such as therapists.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2024

Their analysis controlled for students' socioeconomic status and academic and social-emotional skills, as well as school-level variables, such as percentages of POC students.

From Science Daily • Oct. 19, 2023

We were drawn by an event called “Nourish: A Black + POC Farmer’s Market” held in the Midtown Square public plaza.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

The fact that Michelle Yeoh won best actress as well gives hope to many people that POC and minorities can make it in the Arts!

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2023

In the latter case I would not be POC in the ordinary sense.

From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Colignatus, Thomas

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