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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
racism/ˈreɪsɪzəm/
▶noun
  • 1 the belief that each race or ethnic group possesses specific characteristics, abilities, or qualities that distinguish it as inferior or superior to another such group.
  • 2 discrimination against or antagonism towards other races or ethnic groups based on such a belief.
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racist noun & adjective.



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