Definitions for skin colour
skin colour

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1. complexion, skin color, skin colournoun

   the coloring of a person's face

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1. skin colour

   Human skin color ranges from the darkest brown to the lightest hues. Differences in skin color among individuals is caused by variation in pigmentation, which is the result of genetics (inherited from one's biological parents and or individual gene alleles), exposure to the sun, natural and sexual selection, or all of these. Differences across populations evolved through natural selection or sexual selection, because of social norms and differences in environment, as well as regulations of the biochemical effects of ultraviolet radiation penetrating the skin.The actual skin color of different humans is affected by many substances, although the single most important substance is the pigment melanin. Melanin is produced within the skin in cells called melanocytes and it is the main determinant of the skin color of darker-skin humans. The skin color of people with light skin is determined mainly by the bluish-white connective tissue under the dermis and by the hemoglobin circulating in the veins of the dermis. The red color underlying the skin becomes more visible, especially in the face, when, as consequence of physical exercise or sexual arousal, or the stimulation of the nervous system (anger, embarrassment), arterioles dilate. Color is not entirely uniform across an individual's skin; for example, the skin of the palm and the sole is lighter than most other skin, and this is especially noticeable in darker-skinned people.There is a direct correlation between the geographic distribution of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and the distribution of indigenous skin pigmentation around the world. Areas that receive higher amounts of UVR, generally located closer to the equator, tend to have darker-skinned populations. Areas that are far from the tropics and closer to the poles have lower intensity of UVR, which is reflected in lighter-skinned populations. Some researchers suggest that human populations over the past 50,000 years have changed from dark-skinned to light-skinned and vice versa as they migrated to different UV zones, and that such major changes in pigmentation may have happened in as little as 100 generations (≈2,500 years) through selective sweeps. Natural skin color can also darken as a result of tanning due to exposure to sunlight. The leading theory is that skin color adapts to intense sunlight irradiation to provide partial protection against the ultraviolet fraction that produces damage and thus mutations in the DNA of the skin cells. In addition, it has been observed that females on average are significantly lighter in skin pigmentation than males. Females need more calcium during pregnancy and lactation. The body synthesizes vitamin D from sunlight, which helps it absorb calcium. Females evolved to have lighter skin so their bodies absorb more calcium.The social significance of differences in skin color has varied across cultures and over time, as demonstrated with regard to social status and discrimination.

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1. skin colour

   Skin colour refers to the variety of shades or hues of human skin caused primarily by pigmentation. This pigmentation arises from the amount and type of a pigment called melanin produced by cells in the skin known as melanocytes. Factors influencing skin colour include genetics, exposure to sunlight, hormonal influences and certain medical conditions. Skin colours can range from very light or fair to very dark, varying across different ethnic and racial groups.

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How to pronounce skin colour?

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   Mark

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of skin colour in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of skin colour in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of skin colour in a Sentence

1. Idris Elba:

   I'm not here to talk about black people; I’m here to talk about diversity. Diversity in the modern world is more than just skin colour -- it’s gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, social background, and -- most important of all, as far as I’m concerned -– diversity of thought.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=skin colour
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_Colour
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