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racist

ra·cist

US/ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/ fairly common
noun (1) adjective (2)

noun

1.

a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others

Synonyms

adjective

1.

based on racial intolerance

  • “racist remarks”
Similar
2.

Origin

1932 (noun), 1938 (adjective). Formed from racism (1928), paralleling French raciste (1892). Replaced older racialist (1910). Equivalent to race + -ist.

Phrases

  • reverse racist
  • scientific racist

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Broader terms

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