racist — a person who believes that their race is superior to others and treats people of other races unfairly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who believes that their race is superior to others and treats people of other races unfairly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪsɪst/
Example Sentences
- The comedian's racist joke bombed harder than his career.
- She was shocked to discover her favorite author held racist views.
- The restaurant owner denied being racist, claiming he just had 'selective vision' at the door.
racist
NOUN[/ˈreɪsɪst/]
a person who believes that their race is superior to others and treats people of other races unfairly
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'racist' is a relatively modern formation created in the early 20th century, combining the noun 'race' (referring to human populations distinguished by physical characteristics) with the suffix '-ist' (denoting a person who practices or advocates a particular ideology or belief system).
Breakdown
race (human populations categorized by physical characteristics) + -ist (one who practices or advocates a particular doctrine or system)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The comedian's racist joke bombed harder than his career.”
“She was shocked to discover her favorite author held racist views.”
“The restaurant owner denied being racist, claiming he just had 'selective vision' at the door.”
“Companies must have zero tolerance for racist attitudes in the workplace.”
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