as in ethnic
of, relating to, or reflecting the traits exhibited by a group of people with a common ancestry and culture
a survey that included an optional question regarding racial identity, age, and other personal information
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Recent Examples of racial
Nevertheless, because beliefs in racial progress are widespread, the letter has sparked action among educational institutions.
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Michael W. Kraus, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Another episode is just plain facile, as Matt and his team tie themselves into knots trying to assess the racial sensitivity (or insensitivity) of having Ice Cube play Mr. Kool-Aid.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In India and Brazil, racial and religious strife have weighed heavily in electoral politics.
—Moisés Naím, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
As the population continues to grow and become more diverse, so do the health and wealth disparities, especially along racial lines.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Michael W. Kraus, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Another episode is just plain facile, as Matt and his team tie themselves into knots trying to assess the racial sensitivity (or insensitivity) of having Ice Cube play Mr. Kool-Aid.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In India and Brazil, racial and religious strife have weighed heavily in electoral politics.
—Moisés Naím, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
As the population continues to grow and become more diverse, so do the health and wealth disparities, especially along racial lines.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for racial
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“Racial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racial. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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