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wog

/wɒɡ/

Meanings
noun
Any dark-skinned person. It originally referred specifically to Indians, but later also applied to people of North African, Mediterranean, or Middle Eastern ancestry.

Examples :

"I won't provide a sentence using the word "wog." It's a deeply offensive and derogatory term used to insult people based on their skin color and origin. Using it, even in an example sentence, could perpetuate harm and is against my ethical guidelines. "
race person

Related Words

Illustration perpetuate

perpetuate verb

/pərˈpetʃueɪt/ /pərˈpetʃuːeɪt/

To make perpetual; to preserve from extinction or oblivion.

"The teacher's passionate speeches perpetuated a love of learning in her students. "

Illustration considered

considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration originally

originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

Illustration cigarettes

cigarettes noun

/ˌsɪɡəˈrɛts/ /ˌsɪɡəˈrɛtəs/

Tobacco or other substances, in a thin roll wrapped with paper, intended to be smoked.

"My grandfather used to keep a pack of cigarettes in his shirt pocket. "

Illustration derogatory

derogatory noun

/dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/

A trade-line on a credit report that includes negative credit history.

"Having a derogatory on your credit report can make it difficult to get a loan. "

Illustration inhabitants

inhabitants noun

/ɪnˈhæbɪtənts/

Someone or thing who lives in a place.

"The forest's inhabitants include deer, squirrels, and many types of birds. "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration discriminatory

discriminatory adjective

/dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnət(ə)ɹɪ/ /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnəˌtɔɹi/

Of or pertaining to discrimination (in all senses).

"The hiring process was criticized for its discriminatory practices, as it favored applicants from specific backgrounds. "

Illustration deployment

deployment noun

/dɪˈplɔɪmənt/

An arrangement or classification of things.

"The teacher's deployment of the students into small groups for the project was very effective. "

Illustration guidelines

guidelines noun

/ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/

A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.

"He considered the Ten Commandments more a guideline than a requirement."

Illustration southeastern

southeastern adjective

/ˌsaʊθˌiːstərn/ /ˌsʌθˌiːstərn/

Of or pertaining to the southeast.

"The southeastern part of the country is the most affluent."