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ra⋅cial⋅ize

  [rey-shuh-lahyz]
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–verb (used with object), -ized, -iz⋅ing.
1. to impose a racial interpretation on; place in a racial context.
2. to perceive, view, or experience in a racial context.
3. to categorize or differentiate on the basis of race.
Also, especially British, ra⋅cial⋅ise.

Related forms:
ra⋅cial⋅i⋅za⋅tion, noun
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ra·cial·ize   (rā'shə-līz')   
tr.v.   ra·cial·ized, ra·cial·iz·ing, ra·cial·iz·es
    1. To differentiate or categorize according to race.
    2. To impose a racial character or context on.
  2. To perceive or experience in racial terms: "It is impossible to be an American and not racialize how you feel" (Cornell West).
ra'cial·i·za'tion (-lĭ-zā'shən) n.
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