raza
Americannoun
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(used with a plural verb) people; guys (used as a form of address).
Happy Friday, raza—the weekend’s almost here!
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(used with a singular or plural verb) Sometimes Raza la raza.
Union busters keep trying to divide the raza, but we stand united!
Example Sentences
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“I thought, ‘If I can do something for my raza, if I can write something that’s true to the bone, pues go ahead and do it,’” recalled Baca.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2023
“I met a lot of guys in prison that really were like Montana. They wanted to further the importance of la raza in a cultural way,” said Baca.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2023
“Whenever you see a virgencita you feel safe. You know that your people, your gente, your raza are around,” said Zapata, 35, who, though raised Catholic, identifies as nonreligious.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2023
He’s willing to sacrifice the neighborhood and his dignity among la raza if it means helping his family.
From New York Times ● Mar. 10, 2020
Then shall mother and teacher sweetly lisp of the "fringe of apperception," "the stream of consciousness," "inhibition," "ideal motor action," and "the tabula raza."
From Little Aliens by Kelly, Myra
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