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racial

adjective
 
 
/ˈreɪ.ʃəl/

Definition

B2 happening between people of different races: racial discrimination/prejudice He had a vision of a society living in racial harmony.Race and ethnicityRacial issues B2 connected with someone's race: They are members of a racial minority.Race and ethnicityRacial issues racially
 
 
/-i/ adverb
C1 Racially motivated assaults on Asians are increasing.Race and ethnicityRacial issues
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