racism

• Nom désignant un ensemble de préjugés, de discriminations ou d'hostilité envers une personne ou un groupe en raison de son appartenance à une race ou une ethnie, souvent fondé sur la croyance que certaines races sont intrinsèquement supérieures à d'autres.

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.

   Racisme (croyance en la supériorité raciale)

   • 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.

   Synonymesracialismsupremacism

   Antonymesegalitarianismequalityhumanismuniversalism

2. Discriminatory behaviorB2formal

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

   Discrimination raciale

   • 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.

   Synonymesracial discrimination