Definition

Adjective: 1. Unprejudiced about race: Describes a person, policy, attitude, or action that is free from racial prejudice or discrimination. It implies a commitment to equality and fairness among all racial groups.

Usage

The adjective "nonracist" is used to describe a state or quality of being free from racism. It is often used in contrast to "racist" to denote neutrality, fairness, or positive acceptance. - It typically modifies nouns like person, policy, society, viewpoint, or environment. - It describes an absence of negative bias rather than necessarily an active promotion of anti-racism (which might be described as "anti-racist").

Examples

• The company implemented a nonracist hiring policy to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.
• He strives to be a nonracist parent, teaching his children to value people for their character.
• A truly nonracist society would judge individuals by their actions, not their skin color.
• Her nonracist views made her a respected mediator in the diverse community.

Advanced Usage

• Nonracist can function predictively (after linking verbs like , , ).
  • The new curriculum seems genuinely nonracist.
• It can be used in comparative and superlative forms, though these are less common.
  • We are working to create a more nonracist institutional culture.

Variants and Related Words

• Nonracial (adj): Not based on or involving race. (e.g., a classification system).
• Antiracist (adj): Actively opposing and working against racism. This term often implies more active engagement than "nonracist."
• Unbiased (adj): Showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial. This is a broader synonym.
• Egalitarian (adj): Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

Synonyms

• Unprejudiced
• Unbiased
• Impartial
• Color-blind (in the context of not discriminating based on race)
• Fair

Antonyms

• Racist
• Prejudiced
• Biased
• Discriminatory

Adjective

1. unprejudiced about race