racialism

[rey-shuh-liz-uh m]

noun

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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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

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

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