The Open Dictionary

BME

adjective

UK/ˌbiː.emˈiː/
US/ˌbiː.emˈiː/

Definitions of BME adjective

  1. Before noun

    An abbreviation for 'Black and Minority Ethnic,' used in the UK to refer to individuals who do not identify as white. This term is no longer officially used and is often considered problematic for grouping diverse communities together.

    • They provided an internship opportunity specifically for graduates from BME backgrounds.

    • The company is actively working to ensure more representation from BME backgrounds in its management.

    • The university established a BME student scholarship to support diversity within its student community.