races

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people related by common descent or nationality.

  - "The races of the world have a rich and diverse cultural heritage."
  - "The races came together to celebrate their shared history."

• noun

  A competitive event in which people or vehicles compete against each other.

  - "The Indy 500 is one of the most famous car races in the world."
  - "The runners in the marathon raced against each other for the top spot."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹeɪsɪz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2101106"

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Synonyms

breed , subspecies , variety

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with races
paces , graces

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Variants

List of all variants of races that leads to same result
human race , race , races , the human race , raced , racing , the races , claiming race , claiming races , drag , drag race , drag racer , drag races , drag racing , drag racings , flat race , flat races , flat racing , flat racings , horse race , horse races , rat race , rat races , sack race , sack races

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Etymology

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From Old French 'ras', meaning 'race, lineage'.

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Trivia

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1. There are thought to be around 37 different races recognized by anthropologists.

2. The term 'race' was first used in English in the 16th century.

3. The concept of race is not a scientifically valid way to categorize people, as there is significant overlap in genetic makeup between different so-called races.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ethnicity: Refers to a shared cultural heritage, including language, religion, and customs, among a group of people.

2. Nationality: Refers to the country or place where someone was born or belongs, or the allegiance they have to that country.

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Culture

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Throughout history, the concept of race has been used to categorize and distinguish between different groups of people based on physical characteristics. This has led to both positive and negative consequences, including the promotion of diversity and understanding, as well as discrimination and prejudice.

How to Memorize "races"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people with similar physical features and cultural traditions gathered together.
   - Picture a starting line for a race, with competitors preparing to begin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'races' with the idea of diverse groups of people.
   - Link the word to the concept of competition and athleticism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'RACE' to stand for 'R'espect, 'A'cknowledge, 'C'elebrate, and 'E'mbrace the diversity of different races.
   - Use the phrase 'Racing Towards Understanding' to help remember the meaning of 'races'.

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