Definitions for racismˈreɪ sɪz əm

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

rac•ismˈreɪ sɪz əm(n.)

  1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usu. involving the idea that one's own race is superior.

    Category: Sociology

  2. a policy, system of government, etc., based on such a doctrine.

    Category: Sociology

  3. hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.

    Category: Sociology

Origin of racism:

1865–70; < F racisme. See race2, -ism

rac′ist(n.; adj.)

Princeton's WordNet

  1. racism(noun)

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

  2. racism, racialism, racial discrimination(noun)

    discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

  1. racism(noun)ˈreɪ sɪz əm

    the belief that people of other races are inferior to your own

    racism in the workplace; racism and discrimination

Wiktionary

  1. racism(Noun)

    The belief that each race has distinct and intrinsic attributes.

  2. racism(Noun)

    The belief that one race is superior to all others.

  3. racism(Noun)

    Prejudice or discrimination based upon race.

  4. Origin: From racisme.


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