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racially

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹeɪʃəɫi// UK //ɹˈeɪʃəlˌi// racial·ly

adv. in a way that relates to someone's race or the group of people they belong to. You use this when talking about how people are treated or how society is organized based on skin color or background.

adv. in a manner relating to race or ethnic background. Often used to describe social structures, legal policies, or individual actions that differentiate between groups based on perceived racial identity.


SIMPLE

The neighborhood is racially diverse.

CONTEXTUAL

The organization works to ensure that the workplace is racially inclusive and fair for all employees.

COMPLEX

Sociologists examined how the city's housing policies had become racially segregated over several decades due to systemic economic factors.

Origin

From racial + -ly.

Usage

Typically modifies adjectives like 'diverse', 'mixed', or 'motivated', or past participles like 'segregated' and 'integrated'.

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