Meaning & use
racism
Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against people based on their race.
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The report documented widespread racism in the company's hiring practices.
The museum exhibit traced the history of racism and resistance in the region.
A note on using this word
Can describe individual prejudice or, more broadly, structures and policies that produce unequal treatment based on race.
Words with a similar meaning
discriminationbigotry
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