# interracial

/ˌɪntɝˈɹeɪʃəɫ/ (US) · /ˌɪntəɹˈeɪʃəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/interracial
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

involving or existing between people of different races. You use this to describe relationships, families, or groups where people come from different backgrounds.

For teachers: involving, existing between, or extending to different races. Often used to describe social dynamics, marriage, or demographic data.

## Examples

- They are an interracial couple living in the city.
- The documentary explores the history of interracial friendships in the neighborhood during the 1960s.
- Sociologists study interracial marriage rates as a key indicator of social integration and the breaking down of traditional ethnic barriers within a community.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun; can also follow linking verbs like 'be' or 'become'.

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