The irrational suspicion or hatred of a particular group,race,religion,or sexual orientation is ______.

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Prejudice refers to irrational suspicion or hatred towards a particular group, regardless of the reason for it. Ethnocentrism refers specifically to the belief that one's own cultural group is superior to others, while racism refers specifically to prejudice based on race. Stereotyping refers to making assumptions about individuals based on group membership, but does not necessarily involve hatred or suspicion.

The Irrational Suspicion or Hatred of a Particular Group,race,religion,or Sexual