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racist (s) (noun), racists (pl)
1. A person or people who exhibit prejudice or animosity against other individuals or groups of people who are identified as members of a different genetic, geographic, or religious group: There are still too many racists and bigots scattered in many parts of the world.
2. Those who believe that some people, who have certain genetic qualities and abilities, are either inherently superior or inferior to those of other groups: Earl was accused of being a racist because of the comments he made in public and during private conversations.
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racist (adjective), more racist, most racist
1. A reference to being prejudiced against all people who belong to other genetic, culturally, ethnically, and geographically distinguished groups: Tom's obvious racist attitudes disqualified him from running for political office.
2. Being discriminatory; especially, on the basis of genetics and physical characteristics or religion: The two religious groups were in serious conflict with each other because of their racist beliefs.
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