racist

Showing or supporting unfair treatment of people because of their race.

• That was a racist comment.
• The club banned fans who shouted racist abuse.
• They protested against the government's racist policies.

Similar words: racially prejudiced, racially discriminatory

Opposites: antiracist

Common phrases: racist remarks, racist abuse, racist attitudes, racist policies

Treating a group unfairly because of who they are, even when the difference is not race.

• 'That rule is racist,' she said about the ban on gay members.
• He called the club racist for excluding people of his religion.
• They described the policy against disabled guests as racist.

Similar words: discriminatory, prejudiced, bigoted

Opposites: inclusive

Common phrases: racist rule, racist ban, racist policy

Someone who treats people unfairly because of their race or believes one race is better than others.

• He refused to work with racists.
• The speaker was widely known as a racist.
• She challenged the racist who shouted at her friend.

Opposites: antiracist

Common phrases: a racist, an outspoken racist, call someone racist