racism

• Существительное, обозначающее предубеждение, дискриминацию или враждебность по отношению к человеку или группе людей на основе их принадлежности к определённой расовой или этнической группе, часто основанное на убеждении, что одна раса по своей природе превосходит другие.

A noun referring to prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, often rooted in the belief that one race is inherently superior to others.

uncountable

1. Belief in racial superiorityB2formal

   The belief that a particular race is inherently better or more important than others, often leading to discrimination.

   Вера в превосходство одной расы

   • Racism has no place in a modern, inclusive society.
   • The ideology of racism was used to justify colonialism.
   • Many people have fought against the idea of racial superiority.

   Synonymsracialismsupremacism

   Antonymsegalitarianismequalityhumanismuniversalism

2. Discriminatory behaviorB2formal

   Unfair treatment, prejudice, or hostility directed at individuals based on their race or ethnicity.

   Дискриминационное поведение

   • He experienced racism when he was denied a job because of his skin color.
   • The law prohibits racism in housing and employment.
   • Racism can take many forms, from verbal abuse to systemic inequality.

   Synonymsracial discrimination