racial supremacy

racial supremacy
a) A perceived superiority based on race.

We star-bellied sneetches are better due to our inherent racial supremacy.

b) The belief that a particular race is inherently superior to others.

Most star-bellied sneetches interviewed found racial supremacy an outdated notion.


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