adjective
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denoting or relating to the division of the human species into races on grounds of physical characteristics
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characteristic of any such group
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relating to or arising from differences between the races
racial harmony
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of or relating to a subspecies
Other Word Forms
- antiracial adjective
- nonracial adjective
- racially adverb
Etymology
Origin of racial
Example Sentences
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Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has condemned the racial abuse aimed at a string of Premier League players, warning it is "very easy" for social media users to target them without facing punishment.
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Church House, whose lettings policy says it does not accept bookings from groups which "promote racial prejudice", said it operated on a commercial basis, and was not part of the Church of England.
From BBC
The spiritual press appealed to their typically liberal audience with articles on the benefits of racial equality and leadership qualities in women.
From Literature
For example, former New York mayor Bill de Blasio's relationship with police unions became hostile after he called out racial disparities in policing, Smikle said.
From BBC
In a post on Instagram, Franco's sister Anielle Franco - who serves as minister for racial equality - paid tribute to Brazil's judicial system, saying it had "honoured the memory of Marielle and Anderson".
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