racism

Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
  2. noun discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race

Etymology

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

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Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
bias
Narrower (hyponyms)
anti-semitism, white supremacy

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