jim crowism

Jim Crowism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kroh-iz-uh m]
- /ˈkroʊ ɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kroh-iz-uh m]
- /ˈkroʊ ɪz əm/

Definitions of jim crowism words

noun jim crowism Jim Crow (def 1). 1
noun jim crowism any policy of racial segregation. 1
noun jim crowism advocacy of such a policy. 1

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Origin of jim crowism

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1830-40; Jim Crow + -ism

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Parts of speech for Jim crowism

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preposition

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exclamation

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jim crowism popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for jim crowism

noun jim crowism

bigotry — Bigotry is the possession or expression of strong, unreasonable prejudices or opinions.
dogmatism — dogmatic character; unfounded positiveness in matters of opinion; arrogant assertion of opinions as truths.
narrowmindedness — Alternative spelling of narrow-mindedness.
racialism — racism.

All 4 Synonyms of jim crowism