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.
Meaning & usage
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.
Hatred or prejudice against a race (species) of beings, such as an alien race or the human race.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French racisme, equivalent to race + -ism.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.