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Racist

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person who believes that some races are inherently superior or inferior to others and therefore practices discrimination, prejudice, or antagonism against people based on their race or ethnicity.

Example sentence: The organization promoted equal rights and denounced any form of racism, making it clear that being a racist was unacceptable.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a belief in the superiority of a particular race or antagonism against members of a different race.

Example sentence: The offensive comments he made were clearly racist, showing his discriminatory views towards people from different ethnic backgrounds.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a manner that reflects or embodies racist behavior or beliefs.

Example sentence: The comedian's jokes were not only unfunny but also offensively and rasistly delivered, causing discomfort within the audience.

Part of Speech: Verb (present participle: racist)

Definition: Engaging in discriminatory actions or exhibiting racist behavior or beliefs towards others.

Example sentence: The organization accused the politician of racist remarks and called for immediate action to be taken against him.