ra·cial·ism (r  sh -l z m)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. ra cial·ist adj. & n.ra cial·istic adj. |
racialism
the belief in or practice of the doctrine of racism. — racialist, n. — racialistic, adj.
See also: Race
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| Noun | 1. | racialism - discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race 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 |
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