racism

Word parts

race + -ism

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈreɪsɪzm̩/

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Noun

Singular racism

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Racism is the belief that all people of one race are different from all people of another race.
2. (uncountable) Racism is the belief that one race is better than all others.
3. (uncountable) Racism is the act of treating someone differently because of race.

Related words and phrases

• race
• racist
• reverse racism