racism

• 指基于种族或族裔出身而对他人产生的偏见、歧视或敌意，常源于认为某一种族天生优越于其他种族的信念。

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.

   种族优越论

   • 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.

   同义词racialismsupremacism

   反义词egalitarianismequalityhumanismuniversalism

2. Discriminatory behaviorB2formal

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

   歧视行为

   • 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.

   同义词racial discrimination