What is another word for dark skin?

Pronunciation: [dˈɑːk skˈɪn] (IPA)

The phrase "dark skin" may often be used to describe people with deeper skin tones, but there are various synonyms to depict this characteristic. These may include terms like "brown skin," "deep-toned," "melanin-rich," or "dusky." Other descriptive terms may include "olive-skinned," "cocoa-colored," "mahogany," "ebony," "bronzed," or "chestnut." While these words may have different connotations, they are all intended to convey a connection with a richer, deeper skin tone. As language evolves and changes, these synonyms can help us to diversify how we describe people with dark skin in a thoughtful and respectful way.

What are the hypernyms for Dark skin?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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  • Certainly in Mexico, the Latin American country I know best, white ascends. Certainly, the whitest dinner party I ever attended was a Mexico City dinner party where a Mexican squire of exquisite manner, mustache, and flán-like jowl, expressed himself surprised, so surprised, to learn that I am a writer. One thought he would never get over it. Un escritor . . . ¿Un escritor . . . ? Turning the word on a lathe of tooth and tongue, until: “You know, in Mexico, I think we do not have writers who look like you,” he said. He meant dark skin, thick lips, Indian nose.
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