racialadjective
uk/ˈreɪ.ʃəl/us/ˈreɪ.ʃəl/B2 happening between people of different races:
racial discrimination/prejudice
He had a vision of a society living in racial harmony.
B2 connected with someone's race:
They are members of a racial minority.
More examples
- The law has done little to prevent racial discrimination and inequality.
- They argue that the membership of the Council does not reflect the racial make-up of the city.
- The system of racial segregation that used to exist in South Africa was called apartheid.
- The racial killings at the weekend have triggered off a wave of protests throughout the country.
- Many social workers are in the front line of racial tension.
racially
adverb uk/ˈreɪ.ʃəl.i/us/ˈreɪ.ʃəl.i/
C1
Racially motivated assaults on Asians are increasing.