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racialism

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ra·cial·ism  (rsh-lzm)
n.
1.
a. An emphasis on race or racial considerations, as in determining policy or interpreting events.
b. Policy or practice based on racial considerations.
2. Chiefly British Variant of racism.
racial·ist adj. & n.
racial·istic adj.
racialism
the belief in or practice of the doctrine of racism. — racialist, n. — racialistic, adj.
See also: Race
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.racialism - discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
racial discrimination, racism
discrimination, favoritism, favouritism - unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
racial profiling - a form of racism consisting of the (alleged) policy of policemen who stop and search vehicles driven by persons belonging to particular racial groups
Translations
racialism [ˈreɪʃəlɪzəm] N (esp Brit) → racismo m
racialism [ˈreɪʃəlɪzəm] n → racisme m
racialism
n (esp Brit) → Rassismus m
racialism [ˈreɪʃəˌlɪz/əm] n (Brit) (old) → razzismo
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