white supremacy

[ hwahyt suh-prem-uh-see, wahyt ]

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.

White supremacy

noun

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

Derived Forms

• White supremacist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• white su·prem·a·cist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of white supremacy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

For the Caucasian minority in prison, white supremacy is still the sub-culture of choice.

From The Daily Beast

“They came out of there convinced that white supremacy is a real thing and a dangerous thing,” Professor David Embree said.

From The Daily Beast

It would be something else entirely that finally made him change his life and escape the white supremacy movement.

From The Daily Beast

A former Hammerskin, TJ gives us an inside look at what drew him into the white supremacy movement.

From The Daily Beast

The region is ruled by a rigid anti-government conservatism that has its roots in slavery and white supremacy.

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

He is elated now about his victory,––he thinks he has settled the question of white supremacy.

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The first battle in the political contest for white supremacy was won outside the halls of legislatures and the courts of law.

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Again and again such assemblies had declared in vague terms for "White Supremacy."

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Randolph survived the reconstruction period and enjoyed the restoration of white supremacy.

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