racism
playSimple Definition of racism
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: poor treatment of or violence against people because of their race
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: the belief that some races of people are better than others
Full Definition of racism
1 : a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
2 : racial prejudice or discrimination
Examples of racism
The recording career of the Henderson band was brief … due partly to the racism of booking agencies that didn't take on black acts until the mid-'30s, when Henderson's career was on the downswing. —Greg Tate, Vibe, April 1995
Today, Hawaii has one of the most diverse populations anywhere. Each group has its own stories of prejudice and opportunities limited by racism. —Jill Center, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 1995
the racism that was the basis of apartheid
<Hitler's declaration of his belief in a “master race” was an indication of the inherent racism of the Nazi movement.>
1933
First Known Use of racism
1933
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racism
playDefinition of racism
1 : belief that certain races of people are by birth and nature superior to others
2 : discrimination or hatred based on race
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