multi-ˈracialism, multiracialism
[f. prec. + -ism.]
The condition or quality of being multi-racial; spec., the conception of a state in which members of different races, peoples, or ethnic groups live on amicable and equal terms. So multi-ˈracialist, multiracialist, an advocate of multi-racial governments or societies.
| 1958 Economist 3 May 396/2 Its professed multi⁓racialism was bound to appear an attempt to entrench separate racial streams. 1959 Manch. Guardian 25 July 5/3 The concept of partnership or multi-racialism [in Kenya]. 1960 Guardian 25 June 5/5 Mr. Blundell is a convinced multi-racialist. 1962 Times 4 Jan. 9/2 Britain is pushing the Federation towards a multiracialism that will end in African control. 1962 Punch 28 Nov. 758/1 Uncle Tom, a born multi-racialist. 1964 Ann. Reg. 1963 326 In September, another Coloured man..escaped to Swaziland..hoping..to represent the case for multi⁓racialism in South African sport. 1972 Guardian 8 Feb. 13/8 Multi-racialism here [sc. in Senegal] is not just an experiment. It is a proven fact. |