color-blind

[kuhl-er-blahynd]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of color-blind¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

“We will forge a society that is color-blind and merit-based,” he said, a worthy goal that is undermined by his history of racist behavior and statements.

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Programs like the GI Bill, celebrated as America’s first “color-blind” policy, ostensibly extended benefits to all veterans.

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L.A. shows that cities don’t have to subscribe to the farce of a color-blind, melting-pot society nor to horse-trading between interest groups.

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They also leveraged their dominance skills to muscle into existence every progressive program, from Social Security and Medicare to color-blind immigration policy and voting rights, that we’re fighting a rearguard action to salvage today.

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If their color-blind pronouncements seem to gloss over the historical nature of the moment, it’s by design.

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