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racism
[/ˈreɪsɪzəm/]
noun
masculine
pl: racisms
racismo
1.
Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against people based on their race or ethnicity
Racism has been a persistent problem in many societies throughout history.
O racismo tem sido um problema persistente em muitas sociedades ao longo da história.
2.
The belief that different races possess distinct characteristics or abilities that make some superior or inferior
Scientific racism was once used to justify colonialism and slavery.
O racismo científico foi uma vez usado para justificar o colonialismo e a escravidão.
3.
Systemic discrimination embedded in social institutions and practices
Institutional racism affects access to education, employment, and housing.
O racismo institucional afeta o acesso à educação, emprego e habitação.
Synonyms
racial discrimination
racial prejudice
racial bias
discriminação racial
preconceito racial
Antonyms
equality
igualdade
anti-racism
anti-racismo
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
racismo
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
racismo
Standard usage in Portugal; also used in political and social discourse
Related Idioms & Phrases
fight against racism
lutar contra o racismo
structural racism
racismo estrutural
racial profiling
perfil racial
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