as in racist
a person who believes that one race is superior to others
unfortunately, there are still racialists who adhere to the belief that there is one superior race
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racist
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Researchers of the far right along with Fishback’s Democratic opponents say his rhetoric — particularly against Donalds, the GOP frontrunner, who is Black — are explicit callouts to white nationalists and racists on the right.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2026 -
Then, in February 2023, remarks Adams made on his podcast were interpreted as racist, leading to serious consequences in his career.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Racialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racialist. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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