anti-racist
UK[ˌænti ˈreɪsɪst]US[ˌænti ˈreɪsɪst, ˌæntaɪ-]
adj
Opposed to or actively working against racism and racial discrimination.
n
A person who is opposed to or actively works against racism and racial discrimination.
Morpheme Breakdown
anti
racist
anti
against
racist
one who believes in racial superiority
Etymology
The word is a modern English compound, directly combining the Greek-derived prefix 'anti-' with the 20th-century term 'racist'. The prefix 'anti-' entered English from Latin and ultimately Greek anti, meaning "against, opposite". The base word 'racist' emerged in the early 20th century from French raciste, itself built on the noun 'race', a term of complex and debated origin that entered English in the late Middle Ages. The compound 'anti-racist' thus logically constructs its meaning as "against or opposed to racism/racists", reflecting a direct and conscious opposition to the ideology and practices of racial prejudice.
Analysis
Structure: anti (against) + racist (one who believes in racial superiority)
- anti: From Greek via Latin, meaning "against, opposite".
- racist: From French raciste, formed on race (of uncertain origin, possibly from Italian razza) + the agent noun suffix -ist (from Greek -istēs via Latin).
Examples
She is a committed anti-racist activist.
The organization promotes anti-racist policies in education.
His latest book is an anti-racist manifesto.