racial

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or denoting people as members of racial groups or communities, based on their physical characteristics.

  - "The racial tensions in the city have been escalating."
  - "Racial discrimination is a major issue in many societies."

• noun

  Belonging to or relating to a particular race or racial group.

  - "The racial makeup of the school is diverse."
  - "He is proud of his racial heritage."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹeɪʃəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with racial
communal , hymnal , judicial , jurorial , pastoral , pauperal

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Variants

List of all variants of racial that leads to same result
racial , racially , post-racial , postracial

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Etymology

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From the Latin racemus 'grapevine, cluster', and racialis 'pertaining to a race'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'racial' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The study of race and its biological basis is called physical anthropology.

3. The United States has a long history of racial discrimination, particularly against African Americans and Native Americans.

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Related Concepts

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1. Race: A social construct used to categorize and differentiate people based on their physical and ancestral characteristics.

2. Racism: A system of oppression and discrimination based on race.

3. Racial identity: The sense of self and belonging that individuals derive from their racial group.

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Culture

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The term 'racial' has been used extensively in various cultural contexts, particularly in discussions around race relations and social justice. In literature, it has been a prominent theme in works such as 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and 'Black Beauty'. In music, it has been explored in songs like 'Strange Fruit' and 'We Shall Overcome'. In art, it has been depicted in paintings and sculptures that highlight the experiences and struggles of different racial groups.

How to Memorize "racial"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cluster of grapes, which is the origin of the word 'racial'. Visualize people of different races coming together like grapes in a cluster.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'racial' with 'relating to races'. Remember that it is used to describe things that are specific to certain racial groups.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'RACE' to remember the meaning: R-Relating, A-to, C-certain, E-ethnic groups.

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