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albaveneration

A reflective acknowledgment of white cultural identity or heritage, distinguished from supremacist ideology. The act of naming or making visible what has historically been treated as the unmarked cultural default.

Etymology: From Latin alba (“white”) + English veneration (“reverence, deep respect”). Coined by Steven Cooke with Copilot AI, October 28, 2025.
“Albaveneration challenges invisibility without claiming superiority.”
by CookeVoerde October 28, 2025
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albaveneration

Term: Albaveneration
Part of Speech: noun
Pronunciation: /ˌæl-bə-vɛn-ə-ˈreɪ-ʃən/
Etymology: From Latin alba (“white”) + English veneration (“reverence, respect”).
Definition:
1. The conscious acknowledgment and respectful naming of white cultural identity or heritage, distinct from notions of racial superiority or exclusion.
2. A reflective act aimed at recognizing what has historically functioned as the unmarked cultural default within society.
Usage Example:
“Albaveneration isn’t about supremacy—it’s about naming the unnamed, recognizing a cultural identity that has long gone unexamined.”
by CookeVoerde October 28, 2025
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