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.

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Etymology

Origin of post-racial

First recorded in 1970–75; post- + racial

Example Sentences

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post-racial

At the time, Stephanopoulos had said with certainty, "There is no question this is the beginning — this is the first election of the future. I think we are moving towards a post-racial America."

From Salon ● Nov. 6, 2024

“We are so far away from being a post-racial society,” Ramakrishnan said, “but there does seem to be greater social acceptability for Hindus and Indians with distinctive names to run for office.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 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

In the early years of the Obama presidency, talk of a post-racial society — where the color of one’s skin has no bearing on stature or success — was common.

From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2023

Amber is reluctant to promote the idea that interracial couples and their children represent some kind of post-racial nirvana.

From Washington Post