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white hope
noun
Definition of WHITE HOPE
1
: a white contender for a boxing championship held by a black; also : one who is felt to represent whites
2
: one from whom much is expected; especially : a person undertaking a difficult task
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First Known Use of WHITE HOPE
1911
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