race riot

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noun

a riot resulting from animosity or tensions between racial or ethnic groups.

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Origin of race riot

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Words nearby race riot

race norming, race off, race plate, racer, race relations, race riot, racerunner, races, race suicide, racetrack, racetracker

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How to use race riot in a sentence

His death sparked chaos at the facility, Lakeside Academy in Kalamazoo, including what officials described as “a race riot.”
Barred from Sending Probation and Foster Youth Out of State, Officials Struggle to Find Alternatives|Kelly Davis and Sara Tiano|September 7, 2021|Voice of San Diego
In the spring and summer of 1866, violent race riots erupted first in Memphis and then in New Orleans.
The future in Afghanistan may be key to the well-being of America’s soldiers|Dillon Carroll|May 6, 2021|Washington Post
In 1919, the neighborhood exploded in a weeklong race riot that left 38 people dead.
The Murder Chicago Didn’t Want to Solve|by Mick Dumke|February 25, 2021|ProPublica
We were very divided in the latter part of the 1960s, with very serious race riots.
Dan Rather: Propaganda and injustice are a ‘very potent, toxic mix’|Joe Heim|November 23, 2020|Washington Post

On Thursday, Garcetti ruled himself out of the race to succeed Boxer.
The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races|David Freedlander|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Think back to the Bush-Kerry race of 2004, the Thrilla in Vanilla.
Jeb Bush’s Unseen Anti-Gay Marriage Emails|Jackie Kucinich|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
How far has Congress really evolved on race when in 50 years it has gone from one black senator to two?
The Unbearable Whiteness of Congress|Dean Obeidallah|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
If Congress accurately reflected our nation on the basis of race, about 63 percent would be white, not 80 percent.
The Unbearable Whiteness of Congress|Dean Obeidallah|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Each individual race involves an unusual collaboration between researchers, manufacturers, and public-health entities.
The Race for the Ebola Vaccine|Abby Haglage|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
His hero, Gulliver, discovers race after race of beings who typify the genera in his classification of mankind.
Gulliver's Travels|Jonathan Swift
Ever since his majority Lord Hetton had annually entered a colt in the great race.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
Decide about it, ye that are learned in the ethnographic distinctions of our race—but heaven defend us from the Bourbonnaises!
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
The exertions of the city authorities, who had notice of the meditated riot, were unable to prevent or quell it.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
His unbounded generosity won for him the admiration of all his race, who graciously recognized him as their Maguinoó.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman

British Dictionary definitions for race riot

race riot

noun

a riot among members of different races in the same community

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