supremacist

UK: /suːˈprɛməsɪst/ | US: /sʊˈprɛməsɪst/

Definition
  1. n. a person who believes in or advocates the supremacy of a particular group, especially one defined by race, gender, or social class.

Structure
supreme <highest>acy <noun suffix>ist <agent suffix>
Etymology

The word "supremacist" derives from "supreme," originating from the Latin supremus (highest, utmost), itself from super (above). The suffix "-acy" (from Latin -atia) forms nouns denoting state or quality (e.g., "supremacy"), while "-ist" (from Greek -istes) indicates a person who practices or advocates something. The term emerged in the 19th century, reflecting ideologies asserting dominance of one group over others.

Examples
  1. The leader was accused of being a racial supremacist.

  2. Supremacist ideologies often lead to social conflict.

  3. She openly opposed the views of gender supremacists.

  4. The group promoted supremacist rhetoric online.

  5. Historians study how supremacist movements gain influence.