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racisms

rac·ism
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rey-siz-uh m]
    • /ˈreɪ sɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rey-siz-uh m]
    • /ˈreɪ sɪz əm/

Definitions of racisms word

  • noun racisms a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human racial groups determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to dominate others or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others. 1
  • noun racisms a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination. 1
  • noun racisms hatred or intolerance of another race or other races. 1

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Origin of racisms

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
From the French word racisme, dating back to 1865-70. See race2, -ism

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Parts of speech for Racisms

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

racisms popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

racisms usage trend in Literature

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