racism

Meaning

1. (uncountable, usually) The belief that there are distinct human races with inherent differences which determine their abilities, and generally that some are superior and others inferior.
2. (uncountable, usually) The policies, practices, or systems (e.g. government or political) promoting this belief or promoting the dominance of one or more races over others.
3. (uncountable, usually) Prejudice or discrimination based upon race or ethnicity; (countable) an action of such discrimination.

Synonyms

racialism

racial discrimination

bigotry

color line

Translations

racisme

razzismo

racismo

Rassismus

racisme

racismo

ρατσισμός

racisme

عنصرية

ırkçılık

φυλετισμός

discrimination raciale

nîjadperestî

racisme

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/

Etymology

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

Sentences

As the years passed Emanuel became frustrated with the state of racism in America .