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borderism

Noun CEFR B2
ˈbɔːdərɪzəm

Definitions

A form of racial discrimination faced by those who disregard the colour bar.

uncountable

Examples

“Ironically, if race⟳ were natural and essential, individuals would not have⟳ to engage⟳ in borderism. The act of borderism is one of the many ways in which individuals construct or "do" race⟳.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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