1
: of, relating to, or based on a race (see race entry 1 sense 1a)
a racial minority
2
: existing or occurring between races (see race entry 1 sense 1a)
racial equality
Examples of racial in a Sentence
What is your racial identity?
There was racial tension on campus.
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Democratic lawmaker likens trans sports bans to racial segregation
Washington Democratic state Rep. Kristine Reeves compared legislation banning trans athletes from women’s sports to racial segregation during a state House Education Committee session.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This doesn’t mean discrimination is less harmful for Black, Hispanic/Latino or other racial and ethnic groups.
—Monica Wang, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
Especially today, when confusing and contradictory messages about racial and gender pioneers are rife, he should be celebrated as a unique and remarkable leader whose impact is still felt.
—James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Three juveniles face burglary and criminal mischief charges in connection with graffiti found inside a building in Wallingford this week that included derogatory language and racial slurs, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This doesn’t mean discrimination is less harmful for Black, Hispanic/Latino or other racial and ethnic groups.
—Monica Wang, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025
Especially today, when confusing and contradictory messages about racial and gender pioneers are rife, he should be celebrated as a unique and remarkable leader whose impact is still felt.
—James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Three juveniles face burglary and criminal mischief charges in connection with graffiti found inside a building in Wallingford this week that included derogatory language and racial slurs, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Racial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racial. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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racial
adjective
ra·cial
ˈrā-shəl 
: of, relating to, or based on a race
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