racism

[ rey-siz-uhm ]

/ ˈreɪ sɪz əm /

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usage alert about racism

See race².

noun

a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human racial groups determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to dominate others or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.

Also called in·sti·tu·tion·al rac·ism

[in-sti-too-shuh-nl rey-siz-uhm, -tyoo-], /ˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃə nl ˈreɪ sɪz əm, -ˈtyu-/, struc·tur·al rac·ism

[struhk-cher-uhl rey-siz-uhm], /ˈstrʌk tʃər əl ˈreɪ sɪz əm/, sys·tem·ic rac·ism [si-stem-ik rey-siz-uhm] /sɪˈstɛm ɪk ˈreɪ sɪz əm/ . a policy, system of government, etc., that is associated with or originated in such a doctrine, and that favors members of the dominant racial or ethnic group, or has a neutral effect on their life experiences, while discriminating against or harming members of other groups, ultimately serving to preserve the social status, economic advantage, or political power of the dominant group.

an individual action or behavior based upon or fostering such a doctrine; racial discrimination.

racial or ethnic prejudice or intolerance.

Origin of racism

First recorded in 1865–70; from French racisme; see race², -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM racism

rac·ist, noun, adjectivean·ti·ra·cism, noun

Words nearby racism

racing, racing car, racing flag, racing form, racing skate, racism, racist, rack, rack and pinion, rack and ruin, go to, rackboard

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Example sentences from the Web for racism

He will embrace an overdue dialogue on race and enact new policies to address systemic racism.
Vote for Biden (duh)|Kevin Naff|September 10, 2020|Washington Blade
This sleight of hand positions race as the problem, allowing companies to absolve themselves of responsibility for racism.
What’s missing from corporate statements on racial injustice? The real cause of racism.|Amy Nordrum|September 5, 2020|MIT Technology Review
There are reasons why I don’t keep England as my home anymore, and the main reason is racism.
Tan France Goes Deep on Racism and When He Almost Quit ‘Queer Eye’|Eugene Robinson|September 3, 2020|Ozy
We haven’t taken a stand to get out the vote because of how it contributes to structural racism in this country.
Levi Strauss’s Chip Bergh on why he’s taking his most direct stance yet against structural racism|Ellen McGirt|September 1, 2020|Fortune

Structural racism influences voting in more direct ways as well.
Levi Strauss CEO: We can’t solve racial inequality if gun violence and voter disenfranchisement persist|jakemeth|September 1, 2020|Fortune
Cosby conspiracy theorists share a perspective born of a long, pained history of American racism.
Phylicia Rashad and the Cult of Cosby Truthers|Stereo Williams|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The rule of law, you see, buckles, bends and sometimes crumbles under the weight of racism, sexism, and classism.
What Would Happen if I Got in White Cop’s Face?|Goldie Taylor|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They believe that these two people died because of a racism that permeates our society.
Dr. Howard Fuller's Injustice Education|Campbell Brown|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I say a lot that in the story of racism in America nobody wants to be the villain.
The Unbearable Whiteness of Protesting|Rawiya Kameir, Judnick Mayard|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That perception is false and often reflects not just ignorance but also elitism and racism.
Forget the Kids Who Can’t Get In; What About Those Who Don’t Even Apply?|Jonah Edelman|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
These men were probably blind to the racism implicit in their policies, a racism nurtured by military tradition.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965|Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
The Double V campaign against fascism abroad and racism at home achieved considerably less than the activists had hoped.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965|Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
To achieve it they would have to fight the racism common in many segments of American society as well as bureaucratic inertia.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965|Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
Turning its back on the overt racism of some southern communities, the Army unwittingly exposed an example of racism in the west.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965|Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.

British Dictionary definitions for racism

racism

racialism (ˈreɪʃəˌlɪzəm)

/ (ˈreɪsɪzəm) /

noun

the belief that races have distinctive cultural characteristics determined by hereditary factors and that this endows some races with an intrinsic superiority over others

abusive or aggressive behaviour towards members of another race on the basis of such a belief

Derived forms of racism

racist or racialist, noun, adjective

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for racism

racism

The belief that some races are inherently superior (physically, intellectually, or culturally) to others and therefore have a right to dominate them. In the United States, racism, particularly by whites against blacks, has created profound racial tension and conflict in virtually all aspects of American society. Until the breakthroughs achieved by the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s, white domination over blacks was institutionalized and supported in all branches and levels of government, by denying blacks their civil rights and opportunities to participate in political, economic, and social communities.

单词	racism
释义	racism [ rey-siz-uhm ] / ˈreɪ sɪz əm / SEE SYNONYMS FOR racism ON THESAURUS.COM usage alert about racism See race². noun a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human racial groups determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to dominate others or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others. Also called in·sti·tu·tion·al rac·ism [in-sti-too-shuh-nl rey-siz-uhm, -tyoo-], /ˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃə nl ˈreɪ sɪz əm, -ˈtyu-/, struc·tur·al rac·ism [struhk-cher-uhl rey-siz-uhm], /ˈstrʌk tʃər əl ˈreɪ sɪz əm/, sys·tem·ic rac·ism [si-stem-ik rey-siz-uhm] /sɪˈstɛm ɪk ˈreɪ sɪz əm/ . a policy, system of government, etc., that is associated with or originated in such a doctrine, and that favors members of the dominant racial or ethnic group, or has a neutral effect on their life experiences, while discriminating against or harming members of other groups, ultimately serving to preserve the social status, economic advantage, or political power of the dominant group. an individual action or behavior based upon or fostering such a doctrine; racial discrimination. racial or ethnic prejudice or intolerance. Origin of racism First recorded in 1865–70; from French racisme; see race², -ism OTHER WORDS FROM racism rac·ist, noun, adjectivean·ti·ra·cism, noun Words nearby racism racing, racing car, racing flag, racing form, racing skate, racism, racist, rack, rack and pinion, rack and ruin, go to, rackboard Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for racism He will embrace an overdue dialogue on race and enact new policies to address systemic racism. Vote for Biden (duh)\|Kevin Naff\|September 10, 2020\|Washington Blade This sleight of hand positions race as the problem, allowing companies to absolve themselves of responsibility for racism. What’s missing from corporate statements on racial injustice? The real cause of racism.\|Amy Nordrum\|September 5, 2020\|MIT Technology Review There are reasons why I don’t keep England as my home anymore, and the main reason is racism. Tan France Goes Deep on Racism and When He Almost Quit ‘Queer Eye’\|Eugene Robinson\|September 3, 2020\|Ozy We haven’t taken a stand to get out the vote because of how it contributes to structural racism in this country. Levi Strauss’s Chip Bergh on why he’s taking his most direct stance yet against structural racism\|Ellen McGirt\|September 1, 2020\|Fortune Structural racism influences voting in more direct ways as well. Levi Strauss CEO: We can’t solve racial inequality if gun violence and voter disenfranchisement persist\|jakemeth\|September 1, 2020\|Fortune Cosby conspiracy theorists share a perspective born of a long, pained history of American racism. Phylicia Rashad and the Cult of Cosby Truthers\|Stereo Williams\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST The rule of law, you see, buckles, bends and sometimes crumbles under the weight of racism, sexism, and classism. What Would Happen if I Got in White Cop’s Face?\|Goldie Taylor\|December 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They believe that these two people died because of a racism that permeates our society. Dr. Howard Fuller's Injustice Education\|Campbell Brown\|December 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I say a lot that in the story of racism in America nobody wants to be the villain. The Unbearable Whiteness of Protesting\|Rawiya Kameir, Judnick Mayard\|December 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST That perception is false and often reflects not just ignorance but also elitism and racism. Forget the Kids Who Can’t Get In; What About Those Who Don’t Even Apply?\|Jonah Edelman\|December 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST These men were probably blind to the racism implicit in their policies, a racism nurtured by military tradition. Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965\|Morris J. MacGregor, Jr. The Double V campaign against fascism abroad and racism at home achieved considerably less than the activists had hoped. Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965\|Morris J. MacGregor, Jr. To achieve it they would have to fight the racism common in many segments of American society as well as bureaucratic inertia. Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965\|Morris J. MacGregor, Jr. Turning its back on the overt racism of some southern communities, the Army unwittingly exposed an example of racism in the west. Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965\|Morris J. MacGregor, Jr. British Dictionary definitions for racism racism racialism (ˈreɪʃəˌlɪzəm) / (ˈreɪsɪzəm) / noun the belief that races have distinctive cultural characteristics determined by hereditary factors and that this endows some races with an intrinsic superiority over others abusive or aggressive behaviour towards members of another race on the basis of such a belief Derived forms of racism racist or racialist, noun, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to racism ABARSome have had an education shaped by social justice. For others, their ABAR learning has come in the form of social movements. READ MORE Words related to racism discrimination, bigotry, bias, segregation, apartheid, unfairness, partiality, racialism, sectarianism, illiberality, one-sidedness Cultural definitions for racism racism The belief that some races are inherently superior (physically, intellectually, or culturally) to others and therefore have a right to dominate them. In the United States, racism, particularly by whites against blacks, has created profound racial tension and conflict in virtually all aspects of American society. Until the breakthroughs achieved by the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s, white domination over blacks was institutionalized and supported in all branches and levels of government, by denying blacks their civil rights and opportunities to participate in political, economic, and social communities. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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racism

usage alert about racism

noun

Origin of racism

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Example sentences from the Web for racism

British Dictionary definitions for racism

racialism (ˈreɪʃəˌlɪzəm)

noun

Derived forms of racism

Content related to racism

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Cultural definitions for racism