antiracism

or anti-racism

[ an-tee-rey-siz-uhm, an-tahy‐ ]

/ ˌæn tiˈreɪ sɪz əm, ˌæn taɪ‐ /

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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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Origin of antiracism

First recorded in 1970–75; anti- + racism

Words nearby antiracism

antiquer, antiquey, antiquities, antiquity, antirachitic, antiracism, antiradical, antirecessionary, antireflection coating, antireflexive, antirejection

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How to use antiracism in a sentence

She has worked in nonprofit management for almost 20 years, and SMYAL’s press release highlighted her commitment to antiracism, equity and the LGBTQ community.
SMYAL announces new executive director|Caris White|August 4, 2022|Washington Blade
It would be a brutal irony, they say, if an institution with a track record of improving outcomes for children of color is shut down in the name of antiracism.
A Charter School's Racial Controversy Reveals the Battle for America's Classrooms|Molly Ball/Malden, Mass.|November 22, 2021|Time
In a legally binding opinion, Montana’s attorney general called critical race theory and antiracism training “discriminatory” and illegal “in many instances.”
'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|Time
You don’t need to wait for executive support to advance antiracism work.
How to launch a racial justice initiative at your organization|Kya Muckle|March 25, 2021|Quartz

It has promised to invest in antiracism research and foster learning about racial injustice on campus.
The long path to inclusivity|Katie McLean|October 20, 2020|MIT Technology Review
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

/ (ˌæntɪˈreɪsɪzəm) /

noun

the policy of challenging racism and promoting racial tolerance

Derived forms of antiracism

antiracist, noun, adjective

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