1. a white person, especially as referred to by Native Americans
Usage: often considered offensive; dated

Examples

• The term paleface was historically used by some Native American tribes to refer to European settlers.
• In old Western movies, Native American characters often called white people palefaces.
• The word paleface is now considered outdated and potentially offensive.
• Many people today avoid using the term paleface due to its problematic history.
• The novel depicted tensions between Native Americans and the palefaces who arrived on their land.