"WOC" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: WOC [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|WOC}} WOC (plural WOC)
  1. Initialism of woman of color or women of color. Wikipedia link: Person of color Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: woman of color or women of color Categories (topical): People, Social justice, Women Coordinate_terms: MOC

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