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Definition of jim crow
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: ethnic discrimination especially against Blacks by legal enforcement or traditional sanctions
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jim crow
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jim crowism
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ˈjim-ˈkrō-ˌi-zəm
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noun,
often capitalized J&C
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“Jim crow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jim%20crow. Accessed 1 Mar. 2021.
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