# raced

/ˈɹeɪst/ (US) · /ɹˈeɪsd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/raced
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 2. related to race

adjective · CEFR C1 · Academic · Technical

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

For teachers: pertaining to or categorized by racial identity or ethnic origin.

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

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

## Examples

- The children raced to the park.
- Her heart raced as she waited for the exam results to be posted on the wall.
- The cyclists raced through the narrow mountain passes, each athlete pushing their physical limits to gain a few seconds of advantage before the final descent.

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