Google Definition (2022-08-31)
racism
- prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
- the belief that different races possess distinct characteristics, abilities, or qualities, especially so as to distinguish them as inferior or superior to one another.
“theories of racism”
Google Definition (2023-06-12)
- prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.
- the belief that different races possess distinct characteristics, abilities, or qualities, especially so as to distinguish them as inferior or superior to one another.
Merriam Webster (2026-05-17)
- a belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race