colorblind

colorblind
colorblind [kul′ərblīnd΄]
adj.
1. unable to perceive colors or to distinguish between certain colors, as red and green
2. not influenced by considerations of race
colorblindness
n.

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col·or·blind or col·or-blind (kŭlʹər-blīnd') adj.
1. Partially or totally unable to distinguish certain colors.
2.
a. Not subject to racial prejudices.
b. Not recognizing racial or class distinctions: “Our Constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens” (John M. Harlan).
  colʹor·blind'ness n.

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