racist
noun
a person who believes in racism, the doctrine that one's own racial group is superior or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.
racists
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pluralof racist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It is expected to land a best actor nomination for Michael B. Jordan, who plays two twins battling vampires and racists in 1930s Mississippi, plus everything from screenplay to score.
From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026
I am as tired of hearing about those who claim to be “woke” and who are not as I am tired of hearing racists declare they’re not racists.
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2025
I’ve watched him do it mercilessly to racists ever since he dropped the hammer at the Oxford Union.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2025
People in the crowd held signs with slogans such as "racists go home", "refugees are welcome" and "diversity makes us stronger".
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2025
And I don’t mean to say the world is filled with racists or sexists or homophobes.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
