This is the 4290th most frequent Dutch word.
blanken
"Blanken" means "white people" or "Caucasians" in English.
Here, 'blanken' refers to people with a light skin tone, often used in historical contexts.
De blanken kwamen naar het dorp.
The white people came to the village.
In this case, 'blanken' is derived from 'blank' and describes light or pale colors.
Het schilderij toont een landschap met veel blanken kleuren.
The painting depicts a landscape with many light colors.
Here, 'blanken' could describe a clear or light finish used in woodworking or furniture.