racist element

collocation in English

meaningsofracistandelement

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racist
adjective
uk
/ˈreɪ.sɪst/
us
/ˈreɪ.sɪst/
coming from or having the belief that people who belong to other races are not as good, intelligent, moral, etc. as people who belong to your own ...
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element
noun
uk
/ˈel.ɪ.mənt/
us
/ˈel.ə.mənt/
a part ...
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(Definition ofracistandelementfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofracist element

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In every case where aracistelementis proved, the courts must take that into consideration when sentencing.
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These rules, if enacted in their present form, will only pander to theracistelementin our community.
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They contained an unacknowledgedracistelement.
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Given that and the fact that the question embraces the possibility of any offence nationwide with aracistelement, the information sought could be obtained only at a disproportionate cost.
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Any incident with aracistelement—wherever or whenever it happens—is a matter for deep regret, and we must do everything in our power to prevent such incidents from occurring.
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Only after 1933 did he try to link his typology with racist elements.
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The task for chief constables and senior officers is to eradicate any racist elements in their forces.
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The existence of racist elements among the hooligans is not in doubt.
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It comes only from racist elements in his party.
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Some felt the bill would encourage racist elements of society.
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