Racism Definition & Meaning

racism
noun
  1. the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
  2. discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race

"Racism" in song lyrics

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  • "Racism"
    Big Shug f/ Singapore Kane, Termanology — My Boston
  • "I'm sicker than racism"
    Brotha Lynch Hung f/ Cocain (Paper Chasin Organization) — Catch You
  • "Free from repression, wars and racism"
    Capital-X — Revolutionary

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