Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

racist

adjective/noun
/ˈreɪ.sɪst/
Definition
A person who believes that a particular race is superior to another.
Examples
  • He was accused of making racist remarks during the interview.
  • Racist attitudes can lead to serious societal problems.
  • She fights against racist policies in her community.
Meaning
Racist behavior involves discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their race or ethnicity.
Synonyms
  • bigot
  • prejudiced
  • racially biased