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
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A remarkable dividend of the new approaches to crime and welfare, one with only anecdotal rather than social-science evidence, was a dramatic thaw in race relations, as fear and resentment abated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Giuliani’s time in office was marked by a crackdown on crime, but race relations eroded as Giuliani defended the police against accusations of bias and brutality.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 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
This was Herbert Dean’s counsel on race relations.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
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