antiracism
or anti-racism
[ an-tee-rey-siz-uhm, an-tahy� ]
/ ˌæn tiË?reɪ sɪz É™m, ˌæn taɪâ€? /
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noun
a belief or doctrine that rejects the supremacy of one racial group over another and promotes racial equality in society.
a belief or practice that recognizes pervasive racism in society, and actively combats racial prejudice and discrimination in order to promote racial justice and equality: Most people are proud if they are not racist, but antiracism establishes a higher bar—what are you doing to dismantle racism?
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How to use antiracism in a sentence
In a legally binding opinion, Montana’s attorney general called critical race theory and antiracism training “discriminatory†and illegal “in many instances.â€
'Critical Race Theory Is Simply the Latest Bogeyman.' Inside the Fight Over What Kids Learn About America's History|Olivia B. Waxman|June 24, 2021|TimeYou don’t need to wait for executive support to advance antiracism work.
It has promised to invest in antiracism research and foster learning about racial injustice on campus.
Nonracism means avoiding bigotry; antiracism means denouncing bigotry.
National Review’s Firing of John Derbyshire a Welcome Blow Against Racism|Peter Beinart|April 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for antiracism
antiracism
/ (ˌæntɪË?reɪsɪzÉ™m) /
noun
the policy of challenging racism and promoting racial tolerance
Derived forms of antiracism
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