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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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Through his work, especially roles like "Lovecraft Country," he redefined what it was to be a leading Black man in this seemingly post-racial era of Hollywood.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2023

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

He insisted that the theater adopt a post-racial posture at a time when society was still blatantly racist.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2023

When we first did it, Obama was finishing his first term and people were talking about, Oh this is a post-racial society.

From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2022

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

From Washington Post

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