Racist — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈrā-sist/ rac·ist

Meaning & Definition of Racist

Racist (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or characterized by racism
  2. having, reflecting, or fostering the belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
  3. of, relating to, or characterized by the systemic oppression of a racial group to the social, economic, and political advantage of another

Racist (noun)

  1. a person who is racist, someone who holds the belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race

Racist (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who believes that one race is superior to others

    "a racist facing hate crime charges"

    similar: racialist, supremacist
    related: segregationist, bigot, sectarian
    opposite: antiracist

Related Entry: Racism (noun)

Racism is a different word from Racist. The synonyms below are for racism, not for racist.

  1. the belief that certain races of people are by birth and nature superior to others

    "Hitler's declaration of his belief in a master race provided irrefutable proof to the world of the inherent and dangerous racism of the Nazi movement"

    similar: racialism
    related: apartheid, segregation, separatism, eugenics
    near: desegregation, integration

  2. hatred of or discrimination against a person or persons based on their race

    "the 1963 bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, was one of the most deplorable incidents of racism that occurred during the civil rights movement of the 1960s"

    similar: prejudice, racialism
    related: race-baiting, apartheid, Jim Crow, segregation, separatism, bigotry, intolerance, narrow-mindedness, narrowness
    near: antidiscrimination, antiracism, antisegregation, assimilationism

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Racist

The most common words with a similar meaning to Racist:

racialist, supremacist

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Racist

Words with the opposite meaning of Racist:

antiracist

Related Words for Racist

segregationist, bigot, sectarian

Word Forms of Racist

Inflections: racists

Origin & Etymology of Racist

race:1 + -ist:2, perhaps after French raciste, adjective

First known use: 1923

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Racist

Words & Phrases Containing Racist

anti-racist

Frequently Asked Questions about Racist

What does "Racist" mean?

"Racist" means of, relating to, or characterized by racism. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of, relating to, or characterized by racism.

What is another word for "Racist"?

Other words for "Racist" include racialist and supremacist. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Racist" you intend.

What is the opposite of "Racist"?

Antonyms of "Racist" include antiracist.

How do you use "Racist" in a sentence?

Examples of "Racist" in a sentence: "a racist facing hate crime charges".

Is "Racist" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Racist" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Racist" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Racist" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Racist"?

"Racist" is pronounced /ˈrā-sist/ and divided into syllables as rac·ist.

What is the origin of the word "Racist"?

"Racist" comes from race:1 + -ist:2, perhaps after French raciste, adjective. First known use: 1923.