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Racism

Definition

Racism is the belief that one race is superior to others, and the discriminatory behavior or prejudiced actions based on this belief.

Examples

As a Noun:

1. He encountered racism at his workplace, where he was constantly treated differently due to his race.
2. Racism must be eradicated from our society in order to achieve equality.

As a Verb:

1. She argued that it is important to openly discuss and confront racism in order to bring about change.
2. They were seen as actively promoting racism through their divisive speeches.

As an Adjective:

1. The organization focused on raising awareness about institutional racism prevalent in our educational system.
2. He found it discouraging that racism is still deeply ingrained in some communities.

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