Racism Definition

rāsĭzəm
noun
Belief in or doctrine asserting racial differences in character, intelligence, etc. and the superiority of one race over another or others: racist doctrine also, typically, seeks to maintain the supposed purity of a race or the races.
Webster's New World
Any program or practice of racial discrimination, segregation, etc., specif., such a program or practice that upholds the political or economic domination of one race over another or others.
Webster's New World
Discrimination or prejudice based on race.
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Feelings or actions of hatred and bigotry toward a person or persons because of their race.
Webster's New World
Racism is a belief that one race is superior to the other or the practice of treating a person or group of people differently on the basis of their race.
An example of racism is believing that Caucasians are superior to African Americans.
An example of racism is refusing to hire an Indian person for a job.
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Other Word Forms of Racism

Noun

Singular:
racism
Plural:
racisms

Origin of Racism

  • From French racisme.

    From Wiktionary

Racism Sentence Examples

  • If you abhor racism, you can make a difference by fighting it.

  • Racism thrives because the silence of the majority, and their reluctance to stand up and be counted quietly condones it!

  • Chapter 6 describes the students' perceptions and experiences of racism in school.

  • There is also a need to understand the more specific context, in which racism is reproduced in society on an everyday basis.

  • In my opinion, interracial dating will always be a controversial subject because racism still exists and the people who seek to date outside of their race are currently outnumbered by the people who don't.

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Words Starting With

RRARAC

Words Ending With

MSMISM

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racism

Words Starting With R and Ending With M

Starts With R & Ends With MStarts With RA & Ends With MStarts With R & Ends With SM

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With R6 Letter Words Ending With M