Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others.
  • noun Discrimination or prejudice based on race.

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  • noun The belief that each race has distinct and intrinsic attributes.
  • noun The belief that one race is superior to all others.
  • noun Prejudice or discrimination based upon race.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
  • noun the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races

Etymologies

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From French racisme.

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