supremacist

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Definition

Noun: A person who believes in and promotes the idea that a particular group, often defined by race, ethnicity, religion, or gender, is inherently superior to all others and should therefore dominate or have control over other groups.

Usage

• The term is most commonly used to describe individuals associated with ideologies of racial or ethnic superiority.
• It is a strongly negative and critical term used in political, social, and historical discourse.
• It is often, but not exclusively, used as a modifier in compound nouns (see "Variants and Related Words").

Examples

• The organization was founded by supremacists who believed in the inherent superiority of one race.
• His supremacist views made him a controversial and dangerous political figure.
• She was widely condemned for associating with known white supremacists.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be applied to ideologies beyond race, such as male supremacist (or male supremacist) beliefs within certain extremist movements.
• In academic discourse, the term is used to analyze the structures and proponents of systems of oppression and dominance.

Variants and Related Words

• Supremacism (noun): The ideology or belief system that advocates for the supremacy of a particular group.
  • His speeches were filled with hateful supremacism.
• Supremacist (adjective): Functioning as an adjective to describe views, ideologies, or groups.
  • They were accused of promoting supremacist ideology.

Synonyms

• Bigot
• Chauvinist
• Racialist

Related Phrases and Compounds

• White supremacist: The most common compound, specifically referring to a person who believes white people are superior to people of other races.
• Male supremacist: A person who believes men are inherently superior to women and should dominate society.
• Black supremacist: A person who believes Black people are inherently superior to people of other races. (Note: This term is used but is far less historically prevalent or powerful than "white supremacist" in describing systemic ideologies.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who advocates the supremacy of some particular group or race over all others