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racism

nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/ʁɐ.ˈsiʒ.mu/ra·cis·mo

Definition

1

Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.

Usage examples

“Racism has no place in a modern society.”
“The policies were criticized for perpetuating systemic racism.”

Common combinations

institutional racismfight against racismsystemic racismracial discrimination