Supremacist: meaning, definitions and examples
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supremacist
[ sสหprษmษsษชst ]
racial equality
A person who believes that a particular group is superior to all others, often based on race, religion, or gender. They advocate for the dominance of their own group over others, leading to discrimination and inequality.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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supremacist |
Used to describe someone who believes their race, religion, or other group is superior to others. Often used in formal contexts or discussions about ideologies and movements.
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extremist |
Describes a person with radical views, especially one who supports or engages in radical behavior to achieve their goals. Often used in discussions about political or religious ideologies.
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racist |
Describes someone who believes in the inherent superiority of one race over another, often resulting in discrimination and prejudice. Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to highlight prejudiced behavior or attitudes.
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bigot |
Refers to a person who strongly dislikes or prejudices against others who are different from themselves, especially because of their race, religion, or sexual orientation. Often used in discussions about personal attitudes and intolerance.
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Examples of usage
- He was known for his extreme views as a white supremacist.
- The supremacist group promoted hate speech and violence.
political ideology
A person who advocates for the dominance of one group over all others, often in the context of political power. They seek to establish and maintain control over society, often through authoritarian or discriminatory means.
Synonyms
authoritarian, dictator, totalitarian.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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supremacist |
Used to describe someone who believes that their race, religion, or group is superior to others. It often has a negative connotation related to racism and discrimination.
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authoritarian |
Used to describe a style of governance or leadership that favors strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom. It often has a negative connotation associated with lack of democratic processes.
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totalitarian |
Describes a system of government where the state holds total authority over society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life. This word carries a strong negative connotation.
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dictator |
Refers to a political leader who rules a country with absolute power and often in a cruel or oppressive manner. This term has a strongly negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- The party leader was accused of being a supremacist and pursuing a dictatorial regime.
- Some political movements have roots in supremacist ideologies.
Translations
Translations of the word "supremacist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น supremacista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคฐเฅเคทเฅเค เคคเคพเคตเคพเคฆเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Supremacist
๐ฎ๐ฉ supremasi
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฟัะตะผะฐัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ supremacysta
๐ฏ๐ต ่ณไธไธป็พฉ่ (ใใใใใใ ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท suprรฉmaciste
๐ช๐ธ supremacista
๐น๐ท รผstรผnlรผkรงรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์์ฃผ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูููููู
๐จ๐ฟ supremacista
๐ธ๐ฐ supremacista
๐จ๐ณ ่ณไธไธปไน่
๐ธ๐ฎ supremacist
๐ฎ๐ธ yfirlรฆtismaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏััะตะผััะป
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแแฆแแแกแแแแก แแแแฎแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รผstรผnlรผk tษrษfdarฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ supremacista
Etymology
The term 'supremacist' originated in the mid-20th century, primarily in the context of racial superiority and discrimination. It has since expanded to encompass various forms of ideological dominance and power dynamics. The concept of supremacy has been a source of conflict and controversy, often associated with extremist movements and discriminatory practices.
See also: supremacy.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,484 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 31481 stickler
- 31482 reformism
- 31483 commendatory
- 31484 supremacist
- 31485 dualist
- 31486 kinetically
- 31487 luckier
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