Daily Word Box

Word

racism

noun B2

Meanings

noun

Prejudice, hostility, or discrimination toward people because of their race or ethnicity.

Visual cue for racism — meaning 1
noun

A social system or set of institutions that produces unequal outcomes for different racial groups.

Visual cue for racism — meaning 2

Definition

Racism is the belief that some races are better or worse than others, leading to unfair treatment.

Racism is prejudice or discrimination based on race or ethnicity. It can involve hateful attitudes, unfair actions, or systems that create unequal opportunities. Racism can happen between individuals or be built into institutions, laws, or everyday practices.

Examples

  • Racism can affect people at school, at work, and in public spaces.
  • They spoke openly about racism and how to challenge it.
  • The company introduced training to reduce racism in hiring.
  • She reported the incident because it involved racism.
  • We should listen to those who experience racism and support change.