Usage Note
Razzismo is the standard Italian term for racism. Note the double z and its pronunciation as 'ts': razzismo -> 'raht-TSEE-zmoh'. The adjective is razzista, which is also the noun for 'racist' (invariable for gender; plural razzisti/razziste). Razza (race) can be sensitive; context and tone determine register.
Examples
"Il razzismo è una piaga della società moderna."
Natural Translation
Racism is a plague of modern society.

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