deracialize
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de·racialize | \ (ˈ)dē, də̇+ \
Definition of deracialize
1 : to attenuate or eliminate distinctive racial qualities of
may ultimately deracialize themselves through education and interbreeding
2 : to free from appeal to race
until local authorities deracialize their outlook, the segregation problem won't be solved
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