1. prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group
2. the belief that different races possess distinct characteristics, abilities, or qualities that distinguish them as inferior or superior to one another

Examples

• The civil rights movement fought against institutional racialism in education and employment.
• His speech was criticized for promoting dangerous ideas about racialism.
• The organization works to combat racialism through education and community outreach.
• Historical examples of racialism include segregation laws and discriminatory policies.
• The professor discussed how racialism has been used to justify social inequalities.
• Anti-racialism activists organized peaceful protests throughout the city.