Supremacist: meaning, definitions and examples
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supremacist
[ sʊˈprɛməsɪst ]
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
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
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:
🇵🇹 supremacista
🇮🇳 श्रेष्ठतावादी
🇩🇪 Supremacist
🇮🇩 supremasi
🇺🇦 супремасист
🇵🇱 supremacysta
🇯🇵 至上主義者 (しじょうしゅぎしゃ)
🇫🇷 suprémaciste
🇪🇸 supremacista
🇹🇷 üstünlükçü
🇰🇷 우월주의자
🇸🇦 تفوُّقي
🇨🇿 supremacista
🇸🇰 supremacista
🇨🇳 至上主义者
🇸🇮 supremacist
🇮🇸 yfirlætismaður
🇰🇿 үстемшіл
🇬🇪 უმაღლესობის მომხრე
🇦🇿 üstünlük tərəfdarı
🇲🇽 supremacista
Word origin
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.