redwashing.
The practice of a state, organization, political party or company presenting itself as progressive and concerned about social equality and justice, in order to use this perception for public relations or economic gain.
Meaning & usage
The practice of a state, organization, political party or company presenting itself as progressive and concerned about social equality and justice, in order to use this perception for public relations or economic gain.
Where this word comes from
From red + -wash + -ing. The colour red is historically associated with the political left.
present participle and gerund of redwash
Where this word comes from
From red + -wash + -ing. The colour red is historically associated with the political left.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.