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rac·ism
 racism
- pronunciation:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the opinion or belief that a particular race of people is better than another race or races.
Laws that allowed some immigrants into the country and not others were influenced by racism. |
| definition 2: |
unfair treatment of people based on the opinion that one race is better than another race or races.
The civil rights movement fought to end racism in America. |
| related words: |
discrimination, prejudice |
| derivation: |
racist (n.) |
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