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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Charlamagne has made “The Breakfast Club” the opposite, particularly when it comes to politics and race relations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
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
"Sinners" surprised moviegoers with its eclectic mix of vampires, politics, race relations and blues music.
From Barron's • Jan. 11, 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
In the Mississippi History room, I search for anything remotely resembling race relations.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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