racisms

Noun

racism (usually uncountable, plural racisms)

1. (usually) The belief that there are distinct human races with inherent differences which determine their abilities, and generally that some are superior and others inferior.
   • It is altogether inaccurate to suggest that Europe is being indoctrinated with Fascism or Racism.1932 October 21, Sisley Huddleston, “Europe Painted in Fascist Colors”, in Christian Science Monitor, →ISSN, page 8
2. (usually) The policies, practices, or systems (e.g. government or political) promoting this belief or promoting the dominance of one or more races over others.
   • Martin Luther King spoke out against racism.
3. (usually) Prejudice or discrimination based upon race or ethnicity; (countable) an action of such discrimination.
   • For, if racism against non-whites is morally wrong and unjustifiable, then how can racism against whites be morally right and justifiable?2007, Joseph Godson Amamoo, Ghana: 50 years of independence
4. (colloquial, countable, usually) An act that could be seen as racist, typically relatively harmless and/or unintentional.
   • I might have just done a racism.
5. (broadly, colloquial, usually) Hatred or prejudice against a race (species) of beings, such as an alien race or the human race.