racist

CEFRB2

/ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/

adjective · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Having or showing unfair beliefs about people of another race.

  2. 02

    noun

    A person who holds unfair beliefs about another race.

Examples

  • He confessed in court that he was in touch with racist groups.

  • He was stabbed to death in a racist attack.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Constituting, exhibiting, advocating, or pertaining to racism.

noun

Extra meanings

  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.

  2. A person who races (cars, etc.).

More examples

In context

  • That politician put his foot in his mouth when he made those racist comments.

  • They don't allow Muslims and gays to join the club? That's racist!

  • I don't blame racists, sexists, lookists, or any other “ists” for what they personify and perpetuate. They are mere hostages of their egos.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

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