racist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who believes that a particular race is superior or inferior to another, and therefore justifies discrimination, prejudice, or violence towards that race.

  - "The racist beliefs of the white supremacist group led to violent clashes."
  - "Despite his racist views, he was accepted into the prestigious university."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with racist
aceist , chastise , graseful , hasten , pacifist , plaster , praise , statewise

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Variants

List of all variants of racist that leads to same result
racist , racists , anti-racism , anti-racisms , anti-racist , anti-racists , systemic racism , systemically racist

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Forms

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racists, racialism, racially

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Etymology

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The term 'racist' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the Latin word 'racemus' meaning 'race' and the suffix '-ist'. It was initially used to describe someone who believed in the superiority of one race over another.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'racist' was first used in print in 1873 by a German author named Ernst Haeckel.

2. The term 'racism' was officially defined in the United States in 1933 by the American Anthropological Association as a belief in the superiority of one race over another.

3. Racism is a complex social issue that can manifest in both individual and institutional forms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prejudice: A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. Prejudice can be based on race, gender, religion, or other factors.

2. Discrimination: The unjust or unfair treatment of individuals based on their membership in a certain group. Discrimination can take many forms, including denial of employment, education, or housing opportunities.

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Culture

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The term 'racist' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to describe discrimination and prejudice based on race. It is a significant issue in social and political discourse, and has been the subject of numerous debates and movements for equality and human rights.

How to Memorize "racist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making derogatory comments or showing hostility towards individuals based on their race. Visualize the harm and pain that such actions can cause.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'racist' with discrimination, prejudice, and violence towards individuals based on their race.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of the word 'racist' stands for 'r'acial 'i'solation 's'eparation 'i'njustice 's'tereotyping 't'olerance 'i's lacking.

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