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post-racial

American  
[pohst-rey-shuhl] / poʊstˈreɪ ʃəl /
Or postracial

adjective

  1. characterized by the absence of racial discord, discrimination, or prejudice previously or historically present.

    post-racial politics;

    the post-racial era.


Etymology

Origin of post-racial

First recorded in 1970–75; post- + racial

Example Sentences

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Sure, Harris’ childhood probably wasn’t a post-racial dream, no more than former President Obama’s.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2024

The first hopes for a post-racial America were raised during Reconstruction, the post-Civil War era when the country’s leaders pledged to fulfill the promise of freedom for formerly enslaved Blacks.

From Slate Nov. 17, 2023

“It’s not like we’re living in some kind of post-racial nirvana here,” Professor Menon said.

From New York Times Oct. 24, 2022

"If Florida truly believes we live in a post-racial society, then let it make its case," the judge added.

From Salon Aug. 19, 2022

“I just don’t even see a post-racial world ever happening,” she said.

From Washington Post

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