racism
pronunciation
How to pronounce racism in British English:
UK [ˈreɪsɪzəm]
How to pronounce racism in American English:
US [ˈreɪsɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
- discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
Word Origin
- racism (n.)
- 1936; see racist.
Example
- 1. Racism still exists in britain , she told reporters .
- 2. The case drew worldwide attention to entrenched racism on the campus .
- 3. Gosh , that sounds a lot like racism to me .
- 4. And is there racism in brazil ?
- 5. But the turkey question cannot be reduced to racism .