ETHNICISM

Etymology

Noun

ethnicism (countable and uncountable, plural ethnicisms)

An emphasis upon ethnic identity.

Prejudice based on ethnic origin.

(obsolete) heathenism; pagan superstition.

Synonyms

• (emphasis upon ethnic identity)

• (prejudice): See Thesaurus:racism

• (pagan superstition)

Source: Wiktionary

Eth"ni*cism n.

Definition: Heathenism; paganism; idolatry. [Obs.] "Taint of ethnicism." B. Jonson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition