ethnicism

noun — 5 senses

ethnicism

noun

/ˈɛθnɪˌsɪzəm/

Etymology From ethnic + -ism.

1

An emphasis upon ethnic identity.

2

Prejudice based on ethnic origin.

3

Obsolete heathenism; pagan superstition.

4

Broadly, Obsolete, Rare religions from Antiquity regarded collectively apart from Christianity and Judaism.

› heathenism; pagan superstition. › religions from Antiquity regarded…

5

Broadly, Obsolete, Rare the characteristics of these religions.

Synonyms
racism, prejudice

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