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racial
racial
adjective ra·cial \ˈrā-shəl\
: relating to or based on race
: existing or happening between people of different races
Full Definition of RACIAL
1
: of, relating to, or based on a race <a racial minority>
2
: existing or occurring between races <racial equality>
— ra·cial·ly \-shə-lē\ adverb
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Examples of RACIAL
- What is your racial identity?
- There was racial tension on campus.
First Known Use of RACIAL
1855
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adjective ra·cial \ˈrā-shəl\ (Medical Dictionary)
Medical Definition of RACIAL
: of, relating to, or based on a race
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