B2adjectivesociety
US/ˈreɪ.sɪst/
UK/ˈreɪ.sɪst/
showing the unfair belief that some races are better than others, or treating people badly because of their race
In context
The player left the pitch after fans shouted racist abuse at him.
The politician apologized for racist comments he had made years ago.
A report found that the company's hiring system was deeply racist.
Words that go with racist
adjective + noun
- racist abuseThe club promised to act against racist abuse online.
- racist commentsHer racist comments cost her the job.
- racist attackPolice are treating the incident as a racist attack.
- racist remarksHe made racist remarks during a live interview.
adverb + adjective
- institutionally racistAn inquiry found the police force institutionally racist.
- openly racistSome members of the group were openly racist.