What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
racialistic
Example
His racialistic views were not well-received by his colleagues. [racialistic: adjective]
Example
The company's hiring practices were criticized for being racially discriminatory. [racialistic: adverb]
racist
Example
She was accused of making racist comments towards her coworkers. [racist: adjective]
Example
The organization was found guilty of implementing racist policies that disadvantaged minority groups. [racist: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Racist is more commonly used than racialistic in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts related to discrimination and prejudice against certain races.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between racialistic and racist?
Racialistic may be considered more formal or academic than racist, which is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
