Synonyms for

Racially

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

Definition

related to race or ethnicity

Synonyms & similar words

ethnically culturally heritage ancestrally tribally nationally linguistically background origin race family lineage descent roots inherited genetically natively autochthonously endemically indigenously

Synonyms by register

Formal

ethnically categorically

Antonyms

individually uniquely distinctly personally specifically

Common collocations

  • racially motivated
  • racially biased
  • racially charged
  • racially divided
  • racially profiling
  • racially discriminatory
  • racially insensitive

Word family

noun race
adjective racial

Usage note

This adverb is often used in discussions of discrimination, prejudice, or social categorization based on perceived race. It is generally used in formal or academic contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The law prohibits discrimination of any kind, whether it be racially motivated or not.
  2. She is proud of her racially diverse heritage.
  3. The movie addresses the issue of racially motivated violence.
  4. We need to have more conversations about racially charged topics.
  5. The study examines the effects of racially diverse classrooms on student achievement.

Quotes

  • Racism is a refuge for the ignorant. It seeks to divide and to destroy. It is the enemy of freedom, and deserves to be met head-on and stamped out. - Pierre Berton
  • Racism is not an opinion, it's a crime. - Unknown
  • Racism is a learned behavior; let's unlearn it. - Unknown

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