NOUN | cognition | racism | the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races |
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act | racism, racialism, racial discrimination | discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race |
Sounds | rey'sih.zahm | |
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Rhymes | abolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm... |
Meaning | The prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races. | |
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Narrower | anti-Semitism, antisemitism | The intense dislike for and prejudice against Jewish people |
white supremacy | The prejudice that members of the white race are superior to members of other races | |
Broader | bias, prejudice, preconception | A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation |
Spanish | racismo | |
Catalan | racisme | |
Nouns | racist | a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others |
Meaning | discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race. | |
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Synonyms | racialism, racial discrimination | |
Narrower | racial profiling | A form of racism consisting of the (alleged) policy of policemen who stop and search vehicles driven by persons belonging to particular racial groups |
Broader | discrimination, favoritism, favouritism | unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice |
Spanish | discriminación racial, racismo | |
Catalan | racisme | |
Nouns | racist | a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others |
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