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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It’s also better than the 78th Academy Awards’ best picture winner “Crash” — a tortured go at race relations that’s still viewed as one of Oscar’s greatest blunders.
From Salon ● Mar. 13, 2026
Of the 30 signs at the site when I visited in August 2025 for an article I wrote for the Claremont Review of Books, 25 concerned slavery or race relations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
"Sinners" surprised moviegoers with its eclectic mix of vampires, politics, race relations and blues music.
From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 2026
But that doesn't take away from some of the serious themes in the book, such as race relations in the UK.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2025
"I'm looking to interview someone about the race relations," I replied.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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