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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Thousands of South Africans marched Saturday to demand respect for their nation's sovereignty after months of pressure from US President Donald Trump on issues from trade to race relations.
From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026
He writes about race relations with similar candor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
And he believes - like Mockingbird - the stories have something to say about modern race relations in the US which is "part of the continuing relevance of what she wrote".
From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025
Jones’ trial came as race relations in Los Angeles were reaching a boiling point.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024
Selma, the president continued, marked a turning point in American race relations and American history.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
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