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raced

adj.
US //ˈɹeɪst// UK //ɹˈeɪsd// raced
  1. 1 related to race (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Academic Technical Science

    related to a person's skin colour or ethnic background.

    pertaining to or categorized by racial identity or ethnic origin.

    Example

    The study looked at how different raced groups were treated in the workplace.

    Example

    The researcher argued that we must consider how raced identities intersect with social class to understand modern inequality.

    Usage

    Usually appears before a noun in sociological or academic texts.

    Teacher's tip

    This adjective use is rare in everyday conversation and is mostly found in academic writing about sociology or identity.

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