raza

American  

[rah-sah] / ˈrɑ sɑ /

noun

Southwestern U.S. Slang

1. (used with a plural verb) people; guys (used as a form of address).

   Happy Friday, raza—the weekend’s almost here!

2. (used with a singular or plural verb) Sometimes Raza la raza.

   Union busters keep trying to divide the raza, but we stand united!

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Example Sentences

The Mexico City native said he was there to “support the raza, güey.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025

“Soy pesimista en cuanto a la raza humana”, afirmó Galynker.

From New York Times • Mar. 17, 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

Logan, débil y cansado, vive alejado de todos hasta que acepta una última misión de Charles Xavier: la de proteger a una joven especial, la última esperanza de la raza mutante.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 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