race relations
Britishnoun
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(functioning as plural) the relations between members of two or more human races, esp within a single community
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(functioning as singular) the branch of sociology concerned with such relations
Example Sentences
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Charlamagne has made “The Breakfast Club” the opposite, particularly when it comes to politics and race relations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Giuliani’s time in office was marked by a crackdown on crime, but race relations eroded as Giuliani defended the police against accusations of bias and brutality.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2026
"Sinners" surprised moviegoers with its eclectic mix of vampires, politics, race relations and blues music.
From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 2026
The 1840 Treaty of Waitangi is seen as fundamental to the country’s race relations.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2024
Everyone I talked to swore race relations were never bad in Clover.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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