as in supremacist
a person who believes that one race is superior to others
a racist facing hate crime charges
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Any verbal attacks from trolls and racists online towards the teen are unacceptable.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
In marrying into, then blowing the whistle on, the British monarchy, Meghan has both inspired love and hope and fangirls and been targeted with hate, including a torrent of racist, sexist abuse from the British tabloids and gross commentary from President Trump.
—Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
The comments that LeBron made a few years ago about his experience playing, and describing the city as racist.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
The film, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, has been drawing controversy since Zegler’s casting announcement irked racists.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
In marrying into, then blowing the whistle on, the British monarchy, Meghan has both inspired love and hope and fangirls and been targeted with hate, including a torrent of racist, sexist abuse from the British tabloids and gross commentary from President Trump.
—Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
The comments that LeBron made a few years ago about his experience playing, and describing the city as racist.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
The film, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, has been drawing controversy since Zegler’s casting announcement irked racists.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Racist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racist. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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