Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A term used to describe someone or something that shows discrimination or prejudice against people based on their race.
Racist
/ˈreɪsəst/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
The discriminatory policy was blatantly racist.
Her remarks were condemned as overtly racist.
He denied making any racist comments.
Etymology:
The word racist originated in the early 20th century, derived from race, which came into English in the late 16th century from Old Norse, and the suffix -ist, indicating a person who practices or is concerned with something.
Usage Statistics:
14 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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