Definition

Relating to or involving people from different racial backgrounds.

Example

The community organized an interracial event to promote understanding and unity among its diverse members.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new interracial couple in our neighborhood?

Yeah, I saw them walking their dog the other day!

It's great to see such interracial friendships forming around here.

Absolutely! It really brings our community closer together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interracial → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "racial" (from Latin "ratio", meaning race or kind). The word describes something that occurs between different races.

Memory Tip

Think of 'between' ('inter-') different 'kinds' ('racial') — that's what interracial means.

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