racism
/ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/noun
Middle School
1
The belief that there are distinct human races with inherent differences which determine their abilities, and generally that some are superior and others inferior.
2
The policies, practices, or systems (e.g. government or political) promoting this belief or promoting the dominance of one or more races over others.
3
Prejudice or discrimination based upon race or ethnicity; (countable) an action of such discrimination.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing