1. people who are not of white or European ancestry
Usage: potentially offensive; plural form

Examples

• The study examined employment patterns among nonwhites in urban areas.
• Civil rights legislation aimed to protect nonwhites from discrimination.
• The census data showed increasing diversity as nonwhites comprised a larger percentage of the population.
• Many prefer the term ‘people of color’ rather than ‘nonwhites.’
• The report analyzed income disparities between whites and nonwhites.
• Educational opportunities for nonwhites expanded significantly after desegregation.