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interracialism

interracialism

8.1
Support for romantic relationships or marriages between people of different races
  • noun
  • /ˌɪntəˈreɪʃəlˌɪzəm/
translation icon : interracialismo
  • Some communities embraced interracialism and encouraged friendships and marriages across racial lines.

Examples

  • The rise of interracialism is evident in the increasing number of mixed-race couples across the country.

  • In her book, she discusses the positive impacts of interracialism on society and human relationships.

  • The civil rights movement promoted interracialism as a way to challenge discriminatory laws.

  • Debates about interracialism often reflect broader social attitudes toward diversity and equality.

  • Many people advocate for interracialism in today's society.

  • Is interracialism becoming more accepted in modern culture?

  • Many organizations promote interracialism to foster unity and understanding between diverse communities.

How Racist

white supremacy
  • Offensive
14 9.0
antimiscegenation
  • Offensive
9.9
neutrality
22 4.4
interracialism
8.1

Surface Forms

Morphology

interracialism = interracial (transparent) = inter + race + al + ism

The word is regularly formed from 'interracial' plus '-ism' to mean a belief or support for interracial relationships.

Etymology

The word interracialism has the prefix inter- meaning 'between' and race meaning 'group of people', like in international. So interracialism is support for friendships, dating, or marriage 'between' people from different races.