racism
nounmasculine/ʁɐ.ˈsiʒ.mu/high
ra·cis·mo
Definition
Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.
Racism has no place in a modern society.
The policies were criticized for perpetuating systemic racism.
Common collocations
institutional racismfight against racismsystemic racismracial discrimination
Etymology
Do francês 'racisme', de 'race' (raça).