racialism

[rey-shuh-liz-uh m]

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noun

racism.

Origin of racialism

First recorded in 1905–10; racial + -ism

Related formsra·cial·ist, noun, adjectivera·cial·is·tic, adjectivenon·ra·cial·ism, noun

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Related Words for racialist

biased, dictatorial, fanatical, bigoted, disdainful, racist, fractious, hateful, irritable, dogmatic, indignant, xenophobic, antipathetic, averse, communist, conservative, contemptuous, illiberal, inflexible, irate

Examples from the Web for racialist

Contemporary Examples of racialist

And however much Lincoln remained a racialist in attitude, he made that truth his own.
Lincoln Was the Founders’ Heir Apparent
Harvey J. Kaye
October 22, 2014

Word Origin and History for racialist

n.

1910, from racial + -ist. Also see racist. As an adjective from 1917.

racialism

n.

"racism," 1879, from racial + -ism. Also see racist.

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