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race

/ɹeɪs/
Meanings
  • noun

    A group of people related by common descent or heredity.

    - "The human race has existed for thousands of years."
    - "Different races have unique physical characteristics."
    - "Racial discrimination is a serious issue in many parts of the world."
  • noun

    A competitive event in which people or animals compete against one another.

    - "The annual town race attracts thousands of spectators."
    - "My dog won first place in the local race."
    - "The race for the presidency is heating up."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɹeɪs/



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  2. /ɹeɪs/



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  3. /ɹeɪs/



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  4. /ɹeɪs/



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Synonyms

breed , subspecies , variety
Rhymes
Words rhyming with race
pace , grace , space
Variants
List of all variants of race that leads to same result
human race , race , races , the human race , raced , racing , race-baiting , race-baitings , race riot , race riots , Cape Race , Race , Cape , race car , a race against the clock , a race against time , race against the clock , race against time , arms race , claiming race , claiming races
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'ras', meaning 'course'; from Latin 'cursus', meaning 'running'. The meaning 'group of people' evolved from the concept of a group of people competing in a race.

Trivia
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  1. There are over 5,000 recognized racial and ethnic groups in the world.

  2. The first recorded footrace was held in ancient Greece in 776 BC.

  3. The term 'race' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  4. The human genome contains approximately 20,000 genes, which are shared among all races.

  5. The concept of race is not recognized as a biological reality, but rather a social construct.

Related Concepts
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  1. Ethnicity: A social construct that defines a group of people based on shared cultural heritage, language, religion, or nationality.

  2. Genetics: The study of heredity and the variation of inherited traits in populations.

Culture
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The concept of race has been a significant aspect of human history, with various racial and ethnic groups shaping the world's cultures, arts, and societies. The study of race and ethnicity has been the subject of extensive research in anthropology, sociology, and genetics.

How to Memorize "race"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people from different racial backgrounds standing together, united.
    - Visualize a racetrack with runners competing against one another.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'race' with 'heritage' or 'culture'.
    - Associate the word 'race' with 'competition' or 'running'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the first letter of each word in 'Races Are Complex Entities'.
    - Think of the phrase 'Runners And Cheerful Enthusiasts Compete Every Year'.

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