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SYLLABICATION: rac·ism

PRONUNCIATION: rszm

NOUN:
1. The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others.
2. Discrimination or prejudice based on race.

OTHER FORMS: racist —ADJECTIVE & NOUN

sounds like affirmative action is racist