"male, pale and stale" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} male, pale and stale (not comparable)
  1. (derogatory, informal) Dominated by older white men or their interests. Tags: derogatory, informal, not-comparable Related terms: dead white European male

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