noun🔗ShareBelief that there are distinct human races with inherent differences which determine their abilities, and generally that some are superior and others inferior."The teacher's comments about different students' potential reflected a subtle racism, suggesting some students were inherently better at learning than others. "racepoliticsculturesocietyphilosophyhistoryinhumanattitudemoralcharacterdoctrineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe policies, practices, or systems (e.g. government or political) promoting this belief or promoting the dominance of one or more races over others."Martin Luther King spoke out against racism."politicsgovernmentracesocietyinhumanattitudehistoryorganizationmoralvaluephilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePrejudice or discrimination based upon race or ethnicity; an action of such discrimination."The teacher's unfair treatment of students of color is a clear example of racism. "racepoliticssocietyculturerightattitudeactionhistorymoralphilosophyinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading