racial
pronunciation
How to pronounce racial in British English:
UK [ˈreɪʃl]
How to pronounce racial in American English:
US [ˈreɪʃl]
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- Adjective:
- of or related to genetically distinguished groups of people
- of or characteristic of race or races or arising from differences among groups
Word Origin
- racial (adj.)
- 1862, from race (n.2) + -ial. Related: Racially.
Example
- 1. The state preaches an extreme gospel of racial purity .
- 2. This poor performance has a racial tinge .
- 3. Cut loose with a racial slur ?
- 4. This is the recipe for racial tensions .
- 5. The study also highlights ongoing racial disparities .