race suicide

noun

1. the extinction of a racial or ethnic population that tends to result when, through the unwillingness or forbearance of its members to have children, the birthrate falls below the death rate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of race suicide¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

The streets were literally thronged with children of all ages; no sign of race suicide in this bit of Lincolnshire.

From Project Gutenberg

On one street there were about five hundred kids, and Baldy remarked, "No race suicide here."

From Project Gutenberg

We can, therefore, draw our conclusions as to whether the Socialists approve of propagating race suicide.

From Project Gutenberg

There is, however, no record of any Socialist complaint against its continued race suicide propaganda.

From Project Gutenberg

Milord and milady must decide between hospitality and race-suicide, or two children and no week-end visitor.

From Project Gutenberg