racist

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   based on racial intolerance

   racist remarks

2. 2
   noun

   A person who believes in or supports racism; a person who believes that a particular race is superior to others, or who discriminates against other races.

   I don't blame racists, sexists, lookists, or any other “ists” for what they personify and perpetuate. They are mere hostages of their egos.

3. 3
   adj

   Constituting, exhibiting, advocating, or pertaining to racism.

   I'm pretty sure I'm flunking math because my teacher is racist against Latinos.

4. 4
   adj

   Discriminatory.

   They don't allow Muslims and gays to join the club? That's racist!

5. 5
   adj

   discriminatory especially on the basis of race or religion

6. 6
   noun

   a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others

7. 7
   noun

   A person who races (cars, etc.).

Etymology

1932 (noun), 1938 (adjective). Formed from racism (1928), paralleling French raciste (1892). Replaced older racialist (1910). Equivalent to race + -ist.