Word Study
racism
OXFORD DICTIONARY
racism, n.
1 a a belief in the superiority of a particular race; prejudice based on this. b antagonism towards other races, esp. as a result of this.
2 the theory that human abilities etc. are determined by race.
1 a a belief in the superiority of a particular race; prejudice based on this. b antagonism towards other races, esp. as a result of this.
2 the theory that human abilities etc. are determined by race.
Derivative
racist n. & adj.
THESAURUS
racism
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