racist
/ˈreɪsɪst/
NOUN
1. Person who believes in racial superiority
A person who believes that one racial group is inherently superior to others or who supports ideologies and practices that promote racial hierarchy and inequality.
1.1. Racial prejudice and bigotry
Refers to a person who holds prejudiced, intolerant, or hostile beliefs toward people belonging to other racial groups.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- antiracist
- tolerant person
- unbigoted person
- unprejudiced person
Examples
- The community refused to tolerate anyone who openly promoted racial hatred.
- A racist believes that people of one racial group are superior to those of another.
- The organization worked to educate young people about the dangers of racial prejudice.
Related Words
- racial prejudice
- racial discrimination
- bigotry
- intolerance
- racial bias
- ethnocentrism
1.2. Racial supremacy and segregation
Refers to an individual who advocates racial superiority, supports racial segregation, or promotes the dominance of one racial group over others.
Synonyms
- supremacist
- segregationist
- racialist
- klansperson
Antonyms
- antiracist
- tolerant person
Examples
- The racist was known for advocating policies that reinforced racial segregation.
- The community organized protests against the supremacists promoting racial inequality.
Related Words
- white supremacy
- racial hierarchy
- racial segregation
- apartheid
- racial nationalism
- racial separatism
ADJECTIVE
2. Characterized by racial discrimination
Displaying, expressing, advocating, or involving prejudice, hostility, or discriminatory treatment based on race or racial identity.
2.1. Prejudiced attitudes and beliefs
Describes opinions, attitudes, remarks, or beliefs that demonstrate unfair assumptions, intolerance, or hostility toward people because of their racial background.
Synonyms
- biased
- bigoted
- bigoted
- chauvinistic
- hidebound
- illiberal
- intolerant
- narrow-minded
- prejudiced
- sectarian
- small-minded
- xenophobic
Antonyms
- tolerant
- unbiased
- unbigoted
- unprejudiced
Examples
- The politician was criticized for making racist remarks during the public debate.
- The newspaper refused to publish racist commentary that encouraged racial hostility.
- The organization challenged racist attitudes through education and public awareness.
Related Words
- racial stereotyping
- racial intolerance
- racial animosity
- ethnic prejudice
- discrimination
- xenophobia
2.2. Discriminatory treatment and practices
Describes actions, policies, decisions, or institutional practices that unfairly disadvantage individuals or groups because of their racial identity.
Synonyms
- discriminatory
- biased
- prejudiced
- anti-Black
Antonyms
Examples
- The company was accused of implementing racist hiring practices.
- The court examined whether the policy had a discriminatory impact on minority communities.
- The organization introduced measures to prevent racist behavior in the workplace.
Related Words
- racial discrimination
- institutional bias
- racial profiling
- systemic inequality
- racial exclusion
- unequal treatment