racism

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The belief that there are distinct human races with inherent differences which determine their abilities, and generally that some are superior and others inferior.

   It is altogether inaccurate to suggest that Europe is being indoctrinated with Fascism or Racism.

2. 2
   noun

   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.

3. 3
   noun

   Prejudice or discrimination based upon race or ethnicity; (countable) an action of such discrimination.

   For, if racism against non-whites is morally wrong and unjustifiable, then how can racism against whites be morally right and justifiable?

4. 4
   noun

   discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race

5. 5
   noun

   the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races

Etymology

Borrowed from French racisme, equivalent to race + -ism.