racist
Translation
racist
Examples
He made a racist comment.
He made a racist comment.
That is a racist policy.
That is a racist policy.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) showing prejudice based on race The company fired him for his racist remarks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prejudiced, bigoted, discriminatory
Etymology
From 'race' + the suffix '-ist', which denotes a person who believes in or practices something. It's used as both a noun and an adjective.
Memory Tips
A person who believes in 'racism' is a 'racist'. The adjective describes their actions or beliefs.