racism
ra·cism
noun
1.
the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
2.
discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
Origin
Borrowed from French racisme, equivalent to race + -ism.
Phrases
- biological racism
- black supremacy
- environmental racism
- institutional racism
- racism of low expectations
- reverse racism
- scientific racism
- systemic racism
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