ˈrāˌsizəm noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably from French racisme, from race + -isme -ism
1. : the assumption that psychocultural traits and capacities are determined by biological race and that races differ decisively from one another which is usually coupled with a belief in the inherent superiority of a particular race and its right to domination over others
2.
a. : a doctrine or political program based on the assumption of racism and designed to execute its principles
b. : a political or social system founded on racism
3. : racialism 1