B2nounsociety
US/ˈreɪ.sɪ.zəm/
UK/ˈreɪ.sɪ.zəm/
unfair treatment of people, or the belief that some people are better, because of their race
In context
Many football fans joined the campaign against racism in sport.
She wrote about the racism she faced while studying abroad.
Schools should teach children to recognise racism and speak out against it.
Words that go with racism
verb + noun
- fight racismThe organisation works to fight racism in the workplace.
- tackle racismThe league has introduced new rules to tackle racism.
- experience racismMany migrants experience racism when they look for housing.
adjective + noun
- institutional racismThe report found evidence of institutional racism in the police.
- systemic racismActivists say systemic racism affects jobs, housing and education.
noun + preposition
- racism againstRacism against migrants is still a serious problem.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He made a racism comment online.Correct: He made a racist comment online.