What does the word Albino Mean?

The word Albino means a white person. It is derived

from the Latin word “albus” meaning “white”.

Since

the 17th century the word Albino has been used to

describe living creatures with Albinism, having little or

no color in the skin, eyes and

hair.

For humans the term

people living with Albinism is

preferred by some because

it emphasizes that these are

people like anybody else who

live with a special condition:

”Albinism”.

We will use both

terms interchangeably.

Language can shape ideas and

create reality.

Therefore,

we should avoid using words

like “zeruzeru” meaning a

double zero or a worthless

person.

Using this word is

very impolite and singles out

Albinos in a negative and an

unjustified manner.