man of color

noun

plural men of color

: a man whose skin pigmentation is other than and especially darker than what is considered characteristic of people typically defined as white (see white entry 1 sense 2a) : a man who is of a race (see race entry 1 sense 1a) other than white or who is of mixed race

The following tips and suggestions (born from personal experience as a man of color) are sure to bring relief to this recurring problem, and leave your skin smooth and refreshed.

—Nathan Townsie

From the beginning, its goal has been to attract young men of color—African-Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders—to the university and, once there, help them to succeed.

—Mike Bush

Examples of man of color in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Billboard spoke to Bada$$ about his recurring mentorship, his new residency and creating a safe space for men of color. —Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024

Popular on Variety Since the 2014-2015 television season, hiring rates rose from 3% to 13% among women of color and from 15% to 26% among men of color. —Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024

Among young men of color, however, her margin has slightly eroded. —David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024

The trend has been especially pronounced among young men of color. —Rob Wile, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above