SEGREGATIONIST Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

segregationist

noun

as in racist

a person who supports racial segregation segregationists versus integrationists a segregationist politician/state/attitude/view

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antiracist

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of segregationist The central theme in the original mural is now dominated by Gov. Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, the county’s namesake, who was also a segregationist whose comments from a century ago have drawn scrutiny. —

Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025 Standing for office in the Peach State, rife with traditional white segregationist politicians, Carter ultimately represented the more progressive New South. —

Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024 In a second bid for governor in 1970, Carter minimized his appearances before Black audiences and won endorsements from some segregationists. —

Susan Page, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024 Bridges and her mother had to be escorted by federal marshals under the loud jeers of segregationists who protested her pursuit of a basic education. —

NBC News, 29 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for segregationist