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racialism

ra·cia·lism

US/ˈreɪʃʌˌlɪzʌm/ uncommon dated uk

noun

1.

discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race

Origin

From racial + -ism. Coined in 1882 based on the older use of "race" as a synonym of "nation, tribe, ethnic group", later senses (from 1890) from the use of "race" for racial categories.

Phrases

  • race realism

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