# supremacist

/suˈpɹɛməsɪst/ (US) · /suːpɹˈɛmɐsˌɪst/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/supremacist
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

someone who believes that their own group is better than all others and should have more power. This word is almost always used to describe people with racist or hateful views.

For teachers: an advocate of the superiority of a particular group, especially one defined by race, religion, or gender. Often used in political and sociological contexts to describe extremist ideologies.

## Examples

- The group was led by a known white supremacist.
- The government passed new laws to monitor the activities of supremacist organizations that promote hate speech online.
- Historians analyzed how supremacist rhetoric was used to justify colonial expansion and the systematic oppression of indigenous populations during the nineteenth century.

## Usage notes

- Commonly modified by the group name, such as 'white supremacist' or 'male supremacist'.

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