racialist

noun

ra·​cial·​ist ˈrā-shə-list How to pronounce racialist (audio)
plural -s
Synonyms of racialistnext
1
: one animated by or practicing racialism
2
: one who advocates or believes in racism

Word History

Etymology

racial + -ist

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“Racialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racialist. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.

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