white supremacy
[ hwahytsuh-prem-uh-see, wahyt ]
/ ˈhwaɪt səˈprɛm ə si, ˈwaɪt /
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noun
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.
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Origin of white supremacy
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
historical usage of white supremacy
See white nationalism.
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White supremacy
noun
the theory or belief that White people are innately superior to people of other races
Derived forms of White supremacy
White supremacist, noun, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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