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
Others described having "fair and legitimate concerns" and rejected accusations that they were extremists or racists.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 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
“But...aren’t they racists? The people who do stuff like this?” asks Otis, looking incredulous.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
