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Racist

//ˈɹeɪ.sɪst// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective

1
Constituting, exhibiting, advocating, or pertaining to racism.
"I'm pretty sure I'm flunking math because my teacher is racist against Latinos."
2
Discriminatory. broadly, colloquial, proscribed
"They don't allow Muslims and gays to join the club? That's racist!"

Adjective

1
discriminatory especially on the basis of race or religion wordnet
2
based on racial intolerance wordnet

Noun

1
A person who believes in or supports racism; a person who believes that a particular race is superior to others, or who discriminates against other races.
"I don't blame racists, sexists, lookists, or any other “ists” for what they personify and perpetuate. They are mere hostages of their egos."
2
a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others wordnet
3
A person who races (cars, etc.). Internet, humorous

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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