Definition

A person who believes that races have distinct characteristics that determine their abilities and behaviors, often leading to discrimination against other races.

Example

The racialist views expressed in his speech were met with strong opposition from the community.

Conversation

I read an article about how some people still hold racialist views.

That's really concerning; I thought we were moving past that.

Yeah, it’s frustrating to see that kind of thinking still exists.

Absolutely, we need to keep pushing for equality and understanding.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Racialist → It is formed from "race" (from Old French *rasse*, meaning a group of people with shared physical characteristics) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). The word "racialist" refers to someone who advocates for or believes in the concept of race as a significant factor in social or political contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is concerned with 'race' and practices ideas related to it — that's what a racialist is.

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