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racismo

[ʁa.siz.mu]
nounmasculinepl: racismos
racism
1. Discrimination, prejudice, or antagonism directed against individuals or groups based on their race or ethnicity
Racism remains a serious social problem in many countries.
O racismo continua sendo um problema social grave em muitos países.
2. The belief that different races possess distinct characteristics that make some superior or inferior to others
Scientific racism has been thoroughly debunked by modern genetics.
O racismo científico foi completamente refutado pela genética moderna.
3. Institutional or systemic discrimination based on race
Structural racism affects access to education and employment.
O racismo estrutural afeta o acesso à educação e emprego.
Synonyms
discriminação racialpreconceito racialintolerância racial
Antonyms
igualdade racialinclusãotolerância

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
racismo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
racismo
Standard term used throughout Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

combater o racismo - to fight racism
vítima de racismo - victim of racism
denunciar o racismo - to report/denounce racism
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