racism

Definitions


[ˈreɪsɪz(ə)m], (Noun)

Definitions:
- prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
(e.g: a programme to combat racism)


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Origin:
early 20th century: from race + -ism




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