English

anti-racism

gb/ˈæntaɪ ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/ us/ˈæntaɪ ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/
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active opposition to racism

Anti-racism means working actively against racism.

Usage pattern: anti-racism training; anti-racism work; practice anti-racism
Common mistake:
Not just ‘not being racist’; the word usually implies taking action to reduce racism.
Themes
society |politics |education |ethics
Examples
  • The school introduced anti-racism training for all staff.
  • She volunteers with an anti-racism group in her community.
  • The company published an anti-racism plan with specific goals.
Learner examples
  • Anti-racism means taking action.
Grammar
Dictionary form
anti-racism
IPA
GB/ˈæntaɪ ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/
US/ˈæntaɪ ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/
Syllables & stress
an - ti - ra - cism (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Word forms
Noun
  • Base: anti-racism
  • Plural: anti-racisms
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