ethnic slur
Noun: A disparaging, offensive, or insulting term or phrase used to denigrate a person or group based on their perceived racial, national, or ethnic origin. It is a form of hate speech that reinforces prejudice and stereotypes.
This term is used to identify and categorize language that is explicitly racist or ethnically derogatory. It is a formal label for a category of harmful speech. - The use of an ethnic slur is unacceptable in any civil discourse. - The article analyzed the historical impact of a particular ethnic slur. - He was fired for uttering an ethnic slur against a coworker.
- As a compound noun: The term itself, "ethnic slur," functions as a compound noun where "ethnic" modifies the type of "slur." It is typically used in sociological, linguistic, and legal contexts to discuss issues of discrimination and hate speech.
- Conceptual usage: It can be discussed in the abstract as a social phenomenon.
- The study focused on the psychology behind the creation and use of the ethnic slur.
- Slur (n): A general term for any insulting or disparaging remark. An "ethnic slur" is a specific type of slur.
- Racial epithet (n): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "ethnic slur."
- Derogatory term (n): A broader category that includes ethnic slurs but also insults based on gender, religion, etc.
- Racial slur
- Racial epithet
- Derogatory ethnic term
- Pejorative ethnic term
- To hurl a slur: To direct a slur at someone.
- The politician was accused of hurling an ethnic slur at his opponent.
- Slur-based harassment: Harassment that primarily uses slurs.
- The company has a zero-tolerance policy for slur-based harassment.
An "ethnic slur" is distinct from general insults. Its power and harm derive directly from its connection to a person's or group's ethnicity, race, or national origin. Its use is widely condemned and can have serious social, professional, and legal consequences.
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a slur on someone's race or language