noun
- People who advocate for or support the integration of different racial, ethnic, or social groups, especially in schools and public institutions.
Usage: Plural form of integrationist; Historically used in the context of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States
Examples
- Civil rights integrationists fought for equal access to schools for all children regardless of race.
- The integrationists believed that desegregation was essential to achieving social equality.
- Many integrationists worked alongside community leaders to promote peaceful integration.
- Integrationists faced significant opposition from those who supported segregation.
- The movement included both Black and white integrationists committed to ending discrimination.