segregationist

noun

seg·​re·​ga·​tion·​ist ˌse-gri-ˈgā-sh(ə-)nist 

plural segregationists

: a person who believes in or practices segregation especially of races (see race entry 1 sense 1a)

segregationist adjective

Examples of segregationist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In its early days, the SPLC worked to ensure women had equal employment opportunities, secured better labor conditions for cotton mill workers, and successfully challenged segregationist policies, at times taking the fight all the way to the Supreme Court. —Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026

Powell said the bill would apply to all monuments, although in recent years only monuments to Confederate and segregationist leaders have been under attack. —Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026

In the late 1970s, Wallace renounced his former segregationist views and apologized for his past actions. —Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026

Southern white segregationists certainly questioned the motives of the many clergy members who descended on Selma. —Aniko Bodroghkozy, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for segregationist

• conservationist
• educationist
• integrationist
• isolationist
• assimilationist
• creationist

Kids Definition

segregationist

noun

seg·​re·​ga·​tion·​ist ˌseg-ri-ˈgā-sh(ə-)nəst 

: a person who believes in, practices, or encourages segregation especially of races