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Meanings of racism in English

Russian
расизм
Portuguese
racismo
Spanish
racismo
Catalan
racisme
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Belief that groups of humans possess different behavioral traits corresponding to physical appearance and can be divided based on the superiority of one race over another.

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расизм
Portuguese
racismo
Catalan
racisme
Spanish
racismo

Discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race.

racismo
Usage of racism in English
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Education can change the underbelly of racism within New Zealand, she said.
Radio NZ
2
LY: How can we overcome racism among different ethnic groups and minorities?
Reuters
3
The demonstrators see the case in terms of racism and police brutality.
BBC
4
A new online service is available to victims of racism or Islamophobia.
Radio NZ
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Unbelievable, at what point will parts of Germany understand what racism is?
Ebony
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The battle against racism in Northern Ireland was being stepped up today.
The Irish Times
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We must continue the task of making America uncomfortable about institutional racism.
Ebony
8
Indian authorities have asked Britain to check if racism laws were broken.
Reuters
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Last week it issued a statement claiming the programme was legitimising racism.
The Guardian
10
She said casual racism was occurring every day for Māori staff members.
Radio NZ
11
This generation has a very good idea on how to confront racism.
The Guardian
12
The case has fueled nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism.
The Guardian
13
However, racism and sexism weren't the only issues on trial in 2018.
Radio NZ
14
It's a culture of racism and sexism that we need to change.
The Guardian
15
We need policies that will help overcome the enduring impacts of racism.
Ebony
16
He said he had wanted to start a wider conversation about racism.
Radio NZ
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Portuguese
racismo
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racismo
Catalan
racisme
Racism through the time
Racism across language varieties
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Common
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