supremacist
Americannoun
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- supremacism noun
Etymology
Origin of supremacist
First recorded in 1945–50; supremac(y) + -ist
Example Sentences
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Anderson's film, which depicts the hunt for former far-left revolutionaries by a white supremacist, seems destined for the best picture Oscar, having already secured numerous awards.
From Barron's
The inverse is also true: I am not a white supremacist, a police officer or a military operative.
From Salon
Politicians, land developers, white supremacists and Natives collide.
From Los Angeles Times
Huntington Beach is in a unique position because of its history of fringe white supremacist activity that goes back decades.
From Los Angeles Times
The term "white nationalist" is often used interchangeably with "white supremacist," but it has a specific meaning.
From Salon
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