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
Nineteenth-century Confederates and 20th-century segregationists cited his defense of states' rights, while Abraham Lincoln and civil rights leaders emphasized Jefferson as the author of the Declaration of Independence.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Nineteenth-century Confederates and 20th-century segregationists cited his defense of states’ rights, while Abraham Lincoln and civil rights leaders emphasized Jefferson as the author of the Declaration of Independence.
—
Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
This status created openings for Black residents to capitalize on conflicts between local segregationists and more liberal federal officials.
—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2026
And the company had no plans to change its nineteenth-century segregationist roots.
—
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for segregationist
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Nineteenth-century Confederates and 20th-century segregationists cited his defense of states’ rights, while Abraham Lincoln and civil rights leaders emphasized Jefferson as the author of the Declaration of Independence.
—
Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
This status created openings for Black residents to capitalize on conflicts between local segregationists and more liberal federal officials.
—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2026
And the company had no plans to change its nineteenth-century segregationist roots.
—
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for segregationist
Cite this Entry
“Segregationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/segregationist. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
