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colour bar

/ˈkʌlə bɑːr/

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/ˈkʌlə bɑːr/C1formalbritishobsolete
  • ruИсторический термин, обозначающий систему расовой сегрегации или дискриминации, особенно в отношении небелых людей, в социальной, профессиональной или общественной сферах. В настоящее время термин считается устаревшим и оскорбительным.

A historical term referring to a system of racial segregation or discrimination, particularly against non-white people, in social, professional, or public contexts. The term is now considered outdated and offensive.

  1. Racial segregationC1formalbritish

    A social or legal system that prevents people of different races from mixing, especially in public places or employment.

    ruЦветной барьер

    • The colour bar was enforced in many public facilities in the past.
    • He fought against the colour bar in his country.
    • The colour bar prevented non-white people from entering certain hotels.