[mass noun]the belief that all members of each race possess characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races 种族主义,人种优劣论 ■prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on such a belief 种族歧视,种族偏见;种族对抗 a programme to combat racism. 反对种族歧视的计划。