1. a person who advocates or supports the integration of people of different races, especially in schools and public institutions
Usage: historical context: primarily used in discussions of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States

1. relating to or supporting the integration of people of different races or groups
Usage: historical context: primarily used in discussions of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States

Examples

• Civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. were prominent integrationists who fought for equal access to schools.
• The integrationist movement of the 1950s and 1960s challenged discriminatory laws across the United States.
• Integrationist policies aimed to end racial segregation in public facilities.
• She took an integrationist stance, believing that diverse communities strengthened society.
• The integrationist approach contrasted sharply with the segregationist views of the time.
• Many integrationists worked tirelessly to desegregate schools and workplaces.