HyperDic: racism

English > 2 senses of the word racism:
NOUNcognitionracismthe prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
actracism, racialism, racial discriminationdiscriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
racism > pronunciation
Soundsrey'sih.zahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > racism: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races.
Narroweranti-Semitism, antisemitismThe intense dislike for and prejudice against Jewish people
white supremacyThe prejudice that members of the white race are superior to members of other races
Broaderbias, prejudice, preconceptionA partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
Spanishracismo
Catalanracisme
Nounsracista person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others
English > racism: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningdiscriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race.
Synonymsracialism, racial discrimination
Narrowerracial profilingA form of racism consisting of the (alleged) policy of policemen who stop and search vehicles driven by persons belonging to particular racial groups
Broaderdiscrimination, favoritism, favouritismunfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
Spanishdiscriminación racial, racismo
Catalanracisme
Nounsracista person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others

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