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racist

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.

ˈɹeɪ.sɪstDocumented since 1930s1930sSilenthistoricalCurrent210 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~1932 · 1 year of recorded use
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#1·Apr 26, 2026

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.

Origin: 1932 (noun), 1938 (adjective). Formed from racism (1928), paralleling (1892). Replaced older racialist (1910). Equivalent to. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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Racist means: 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.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

racist means: 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.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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  • “Manitoba legislature Speaker Tom Lindsey on Monday banned MLAs from calling one another a “bigot,” “homophobe,” “racist,” “misogynist” or “transphobe” in the Manitoba Legislative Assembly chamber. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/0... #bdnmb”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “"This belief allows white Americans to define what racism looks like in a way that is simple to identify and also enables widespread absolution. White people can assure themselves they are not racist so long as they have not personally participated in a hate crime."”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “there's a lot racist furries coming out in droves AGAIN before FWA talking very weird about atlanta.... like just say you're racist at this point you're not hiding anything”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Fox News viewership linked to belief in a racist conspiracy theory www.psypost.org/fox-news-vie...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “you can very easily tell if a furry is racist by asking them their opinions on Atlanta”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 26, 2026

Constituting, exhibiting, advocating or pertaining to racism.

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#3·Apr 26, 2026

(humorous, Internet slang) A person who races (cars, etc.).

Cluster: identity
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  • “Doing my part to end the silence : Maybe some people blocked you because you're openly racist yet try and profit off the same race that you so openly hate. Just a thought. (BBC dildo by a South African creator that openly hates black people and uses racial slurs)”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Ah, from the school of "don't call me a Nazi or I'll be forced to don an SS uniform and parade around the block with a Nazi flag!" A self-important douchebag racist whose mission is to waste our time convincing him to save himself. Um, nope.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “He’s also a raging racist who had to apologise for his anti-Semitism.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Ok but what are you doing about your racist candidates?”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I’ve read quite a bit about “starlight tours” but not Neil Stonechild specifically. I’m aware of it as a terrible, racist, inhuman practice. Sounds like a shitty book.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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Racist means: 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.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

Why is this section here?

Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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