German word

rassistisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁaˈsɪstɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveracist

Example

Wir vermeiden rassistische Äußerungen.

We avoid racist remarks.

Illustration for rassistisch (racist)

More examples

In politischen Debatten sollte rassistische Sprache nicht toleriert werden.

Racist language should not be tolerated in political debates.

Core concept

A gatekeeping system that treats supposed racial categories as grounds for unequal status or exclusion.

Common phrases

  • rassistische Sprache

    racist language

  • rassistische Vorurteile

    racist prejudices

Similar words

diskriminierend: Treating people unfairly because of a particular attribute.
ausgrenzend: Leading to the exclusion of certain people or groups.
fremdenfeindlich: Showing distrust or hostility toward foreigners or other cultures.
vorurteilsbehaftet: Influenced by unfounded preconceptions in judgment or conduct.

Definition in German

eine Haltung oder Ideologie, die Menschen nach ihrer Rasse hierarchisiert oder von Teilhabe ausschließt.

Word origin

German Rasse was borrowed through French race and Italian razza, while -istisch forms an adjective describing a characteristic or ideology.

Usage tips

  • Rassistisch can describe institutions, policies, and social structures, not only openly hostile remarks or personal attitudes.

Opposites

  • antirassistischantiracistadjective

Related words

  • Rassismusracismnoun
  • Rassismusbekämpfungcombating racismnoun

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