racism
The belief that there are distinct human races with inherent differences which determine their abilities, and generally that some are superior and others inferior.
Noun 4 meanings
The belief that there are distinct human races with inherent differences which determine their abilities, and generally that some are superior and others inferior.
The policies, practices, or systems (e.g. government or political) promoting this belief or promoting the dominance of one or more races over others.
“Martin Luther King spoke out against racism.”
Prejudice or discrimination based upon race or ethnicity; (countable) an action of such discrimination.
An act that could be seen as racist, typically relatively harmless and/or unintentional.
“I might have just done a racism.”
Etymology
Borrowed from French racisme, equivalent to race + -ism.
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RACISM at a glance
RACISM has 6 letters and scores 10 points in Scrabble (R 1 + A 1 + C 3 + I 1 + S 1 + M 3) and 12 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #4,617 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with racism
All rhymes- CRITICISM15
- TOURISM9
- MECHANISM18
- TERRORISM11
- JOURNALISM19
- AUTISM8
- CAPITALISM16
- SOCIALISM13
- FEMINISM15
- NATIONALISM13
- COMMUNISM17
- METABOLISM16
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