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racial

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ra⋅cial

  [rey-shuhl]
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–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of one race or the races of humankind.
2. arising, occurring, or existing because of differences between races or racial attitudes: racial conflict; racial motivations.
Origin:
1860–65; race 2 + -ial

Related forms:
ra⋅cial⋅ly, adverb
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ra·cial   (rā'shəl)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of race or races.

  2. Arising from or based on differences among human racial groups: racial conflict; racial discrimination.

ra'cial·ly adv.
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Main Entry: ra·cial
Pronunciation: 'rA-sh&l
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or based on a race
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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racial ra·cial (rā'shəl)
adj.

  1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of race or races.

  2. Arising from or based on differences among human racial groups.

ra'cial·ly adv.

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