suojaväri

Finnish

pronunciation
Definitions
  • protective coloring, camouflage
  • (slang) Dark skin color, when perceived to be a shield from criticism or punishment, or a cause for receiving benefits (reverse discrimination).

Etymology

Affix from Finnish suoja (protection, shelter, protective cover, protector) + Finnish väri (color, colour, dye, suit, flush).

Origin

Finnish

väri

Gloss

color, colour, dye, suit, flush

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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