race riot
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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British Dictionary definitions for race riot
race riot
noun
a riot among members of different races in the same community
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