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.