Synonyms for

Racist

Verb / ˈreɪsɪst / Another word for racist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who believes that one race is superior to another and may discriminate against people of a different race.

Synonyms & similar words

antisemite antiblack racialist bigot chauvinist discriminator prejudiced xenophobe supremacist segregationist apartheidist racialist ethnocentrist jingoist nationalist nativist racism racialism racialist

Synonyms by register

Formal

prejudiced discriminatory bigoted sectarian

Informal

bigoted prejudiced narrow-minded intolerant

Literary

xenophobic chauvinistic

Antonyms

egalitarian tolerant unbiased progressive enlightened fair-minded anti-discriminatory

Common collocations

  • racist beliefs
  • racist attitudes
  • racist remarks
  • racist policies
  • racist ideology
  • racist behavior
  • racist group

Word family

noun racism
adjective racist
adverb racially

Usage note

The term 'racist' is a strong pejorative and should be used with care. It describes someone who believes their own race is superior to others or who discriminates against people of other races.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher taught the class about how it is wrong to be a racist.
  2. The football player was fired for making racist remarks.
  3. She felt uncomfortable when her boss made a racist joke.
  4. The politician was criticized for his racist policies.
  5. The student was bullied for being of a different race.

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