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Racial

Verb / ˈreɪʃʌl / Another word for racial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Relating to race or ethnicity.

Synonyms & similar words

nonracial ethnic cultural national tribal ancestral hereditary genetic inherited related racialized color complexion blood lineage descent origin background heritage identity ethnicity

Synonyms by register

Formal

ethnic ancestral hereditary lineal

Antonyms

universal cosmopolitan interracial multicultural unbiased egalitarian human

Common collocations

  • racial discrimination
  • racial inequality
  • racial prejudice
  • racial tension
  • racial identity
  • racial group
  • racial profiling
  • racial harmony

Word family

noun race
adverb racially

Usage note

Refers to characteristics, attitudes, or behavior based on the belief that distinct human races exist and are superior or inferior to each other. Often associated with negative connotations due to historical and social contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The racial makeup of the town is predominantly White.
  2. She experienced racial discrimination when she applied for the job.
  3. The company is committed to promoting racial diversity.
  4. The government introduced laws to combat racial inequality.
  5. The racial tension in the community was high after the incident.

Quotes

  • The function of freedom is to free someone else. - Toni Morrison
  • Race doesn't really exist for you because it has never been a barrier. Black folks don't have that choice. - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
  • I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. - Martin Luther King Jr.

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