racial — relating to race or the relations between races
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to race or the relations between races
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪʃəl/
Example Sentences
- My school cafeteria serves racial fusion food - Korean tacos and Italian ramen!
- The company's racial diversity policy helped create a more inclusive workplace.
- Breaking down racial barriers requires understanding and respect from everyone.
racial
ADJECTIVE[/ˈreɪʃəl/]
relating to race or the relations between races
The school promoted racial harmony among its students.
The report examined racial differences across populations.
Beyond racial and spatial divides, facial expressions unite us all.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from 16th-century French 'race', which ultimately traces to Latin 'radix' meaning 'root'. The term evolved from the concept of people's 'roots' or lineage to denote characteristics associated with ethnic or ancestral groups.
Breakdown
race (race, ethnic group) + -ial (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to'), forming an adjective that describes something pertaining to or characteristic of a particular race or ethnicity.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My school cafeteria serves racial fusion food - Korean tacos and Italian ramen!”
“The company's racial diversity policy helped create a more inclusive workplace.”
“Breaking down racial barriers requires understanding and respect from everyone.”
“The movie portrayed racial issues through the eyes of a talking dog - surprisingly deep!”
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