racism

• Sustantivo que designa la creencia en la superioridad de una raza o grupo étnico sobre otros, así como la discriminación, prejuicio u hostilidad hacia personas por su pertenencia a un grupo racial o étnico, frecuentemente basada en estereotipos.

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.

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1. Belief in racial superiorityB2formal

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

   Racismo (creencia en la superioridad racial)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosracialismsupremacism

   Antónimosegalitarianismequalityhumanismuniversalism

2. Discriminatory behaviorB2formal

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

   Discriminación racial

   • 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.

   Sinónimosracial discrimination