racism

Definition

The belief that there are distinct human races with inherent differences which determine their abilities, and generally that some are superior and others inferior.

Etymology

Borrowed from French racisme, equivalent to race + -ism.

Example Sentences

• "It is altogether inaccurate to suggest that Europe is being indoctrinated with Fascism or Racism."
• "He lost his racism when he worked with a black man in Chicago. He lost his homophobia when he was befriended and looked after by his gay neighbors, a doctor and a nurse, in Little Rock."
• "But other kinds of talk and text that are not visible, so called covert racist discourse, may be just as important in reproducing the culturally shared ideas that underpin racism."

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