racist

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others
  2. adjective based on racial intolerance
  3. adjective discriminatory especially on the basis of race or religion

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

racialist

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