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rac·ism
[rey-siz-uhm] Show IPA
noun
1.
a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2.
a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3.
hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
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By strict definition, an individual can be racist and a white person in America can experience racism at the hands of a black person.
I don't think the two experiences of racism in any way equate, mind you. There is a power differential to consider.