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segregationist

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seg·re·ga·tion·ist  (sgr-gsh-nst)
n.
One that advocates or practices a policy of racial segregation.

segre·gation·ist adj.

segregationist [ˌsɛgrɪˈgeɪʃənɪst]
n
(Sociology) a person who favours, advocates, or practises racial segregation
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.segregationist - someone who believes the races should be kept apart
bigot - a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own
Translations
segregationist [ˌsegrɪˈgeɪʃnɪst] Nsegregacionista mf
segregationist
nBefürworter(in) m(f)der Rassentrennung
segregationist [ˈsɛgrɪˈgeɪʃnɪst] adj & nsegregazionista (m/f)


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