Synonyms of racial

racial

adjective

ˈrā-shəl 

as in ethnic

of, relating to, or reflecting the traits exhibited by a group of people with a common ancestry and culture

a survey that included an optional question regarding racial identity, age, and other personal information

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ethnic
• ethnical
• cultural
• tribal
• familial
• national
• multicultural
• folk
• kin
• kindred
• multiculti

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of racial

The link held even after researchers controlled for traditional risk factors, though the strength of the association varied by racial and ethnic group, an area the authors say still needs more study. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

The decisions come at a moment when long-standing debates over race and identity have turned toward immigration, increasing racial diversity and the fairness of policies meant to prevent and redress discrimination. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

Bonner shared screenshots with The Athletic’s Annie Costabile of texts, direct messages and social media comments that included racial slurs and death threats to her family – some of which included her home address. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 July 2026

For example, today, Americans might believe that the demands of racial equity or of evangelical Christianity are so pressing that executive power would be justified in ignoring the legislature or the judiciary to serve them. — Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026