racism
US /ˈreˌsɪzəm/
・UK /ˈreɪsɪzəm/
B2
noun
- Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
- A specific instance of racist behavior or discrimination.
other
- Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.
- The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races.
- Systemic practices that perpetuate racial inequality.