racial

4 definitions • 9 examples

based on someone's perceived race, especially in a way that is unfair or harmful; or based on policies, behaviours, rules, etc. that result in unfair or harmful treatment of people because of their perceived race:

racial discrimination/prejudice

The law has done little to prevent racial inequality.

She accused another contestant of using a racial slur against her.

happening between people of different races:

He had a vision of a society living in racial harmony.

We talk a lot about racial diversity and tolerance.

At that time, racial tensions were rising, locally and throughout the country.

relating to race or to someone's perceived race:

They are members of a racial minority.

Please state your name, age, marital status, and racial identity.

of or involving a particular race or different races:

racial discrimination/equality