racists
/ˈreɪsɪsts/
NOUN
1. People who believe in racial superiority
People who believe that a particular racial group is superior to others or who support, promote, or engage in prejudice and discrimination based on race.
1.1. Racial prejudice and bigotry
Refers to people who hold prejudiced, intolerant, or hostile beliefs toward individuals or groups because of their racial identity.
Synonyms
- racialists
- bigots
- prejudiced people
Antonyms
- antiracists
Examples
- The community came together to denounce the actions of known racists in their midst.
- The organization implemented strict policies to identify and address employees who were racists.
- Advocacy groups organized protests to condemn the ideologies of known racists.
Related Words
- racial prejudice
- racial bias
- bigotry
- intolerance
- racial discrimination
- ethnocentrism
- xenophobia
1.2. Racial supremacy and segregation
Refers to people who advocate racial hierarchy, promote the superiority of a particular racial group, or support separating people according to race.
Synonyms
- supremacists
- segregationists
- racial supremacists
Antonyms
- antiracists
Examples
- The movement opposed racists who advocated racial segregation.
- Racists promoting racial supremacy faced widespread public criticism.
- The organization campaigned against groups supporting racial domination.
Related Words
- white supremacy
- black supremacy
- racial segregation
- racial separatism
- apartheid
- racial hierarchy
- racial nationalism