white supremacy

[ hwahytsuh-prem-uh-see, wahyt ]
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noun
  1. the belief, theory, or doctrine that white people are inherently superior to people from all other racial and ethnic groups, especially Black people, and are therefore rightfully the dominant group in any society.

Origin of white supremacy

1
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

word story For white supremacy

Other words from white supremacy

  • white su·prem·a·cist, noun

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How to use white supremacy in a sentence

  • Do you believe in and will you faithfully strive for the eternal maintenance of white supremacy?

    The Modern Ku Klux Klan | Henry Peck Fry
  • He is elated now about his victory,––he thinks he has settled the question of white supremacy.

    The Road to Frontenac | Samuel Merwin
  • The first battle in the political contest for white supremacy was won outside the halls of legislatures and the courts of law.

    History of the United States | Charles A. Beard and Mary R. Beard
  • Again and again such assemblies had declared in vague terms for "white supremacy."

    The Sins of the Father | Thomas Dixon
  • Randolph survived the reconstruction period and enjoyed the restoration of white supremacy.

British Dictionary definitions for White supremacy

White supremacy

noun
  1. the theory or belief that White people are innately superior to people of other races

Derived forms of White supremacy

  • White supremacist, noun, adjective

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