"shadism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From shade + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|shade|ism}} shade + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} shadism (uncountable)
  1. Prejudice on the basis of skin pigmentation. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Racism

Alternative forms

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