That word does not mean what you think it means. In fact, today it doesn't mean anything, because it means whatever the speaker wants it to mean. It's used si

That word does not mean what you think it means. In fact, today it doesn't mean anything, because it means whatever the speaker wants it to mean. It's used simply to denigrate whoever the speaker dislikes or disagrees with, without making a rational counter-argument. Speaking a language != being a member of a race Preferring a language != being prejudiced against members of a race "That's racist!" != it being racist