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| palate |
the sense of taste, or precision of discrimination between tastes. [1/2 definitions] |
| race2 |
the question, issue, or practice of racial discrimination. [1/5 definitions] |
| racism |
persistent and pervasive discrimination, both subtle and direct, on the part of members of the racial group that holds the greatest wealth and power within a society against members of other racial groups, resulting in inequities in such areas as income, job opportunities, access to voting and healthcare, treatment under the law, and treatment by law enforcement officials; systemic racism. [1/3 definitions] |
| racist |
accepting of or engaging in discrimination against members of a particular race or races. [1/7 definitions] |
| reverse discrimination |
discrimination against previously favored groups, such as whites, Protestants, or males. |
| selective |
characterized by careful choice; tending to exercise discrimination. [1/2 definitions] |
| sensibility |
the capacity for refined aesthetic discrimination. [1/4 definitions] |
| sexism |
discrimination on the basis of sex, esp. as directed against women. |
| sexist |
being, advocating, or expressing discrimination on the basis of sex, esp. as directed against females. [1/2 definitions] |
| systemic racism |
persistent and pervasive discrimination, both subtle and direct, on the part of members of the racial group that holds the greatest wealth and power within a society against members of other racial groups, resulting in inequities in such areas as income, job opportunities, access to voting and healthcare, treatment under the law, and treatment by law enforcement officials. |
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