racialism
The belief that humans can be categorized as belonging to distinct races, each race…The belief that humans can be categorized as belonging to distinct races, each race being characterized by fixed and heritable traits.
» George took up the problem of racialism.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The belief that humans can be categorized as belonging to distinct races, each race being characterized by fixed and heritable traits.
(countable, uncountable)Racism, the belief in the existence of different races and that some are superior to others; policies or practices which promote the dominance of one or more races over others.
(UK, countable, dated, uncountable)Tribalism, nationalism.
- discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
Examples
3 sentencesGeorge took up the problem of racialism.
I detest racialism, because I regard it as a barbaric thing, whether it comes from a black man or a white man.
Algerians support Palestine not out of humanism, but out of racialism and hatred of the Jew.
Origin
From racial + -ism. Coined in 1882 based on the older use of "race" as a synonym of "natioFrom racial + -ism. Coined in 1882 based on the older use of "race" as a synonym of "nation, tribe, ethnic group", later senses (from 1890) from the use of "race" for racial categories.
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Forms
plural: racialisms| Singular | racialism |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race:racismracial discrimination
Word family
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