adjective
Uncommon
interracial
ihn-tuh-RAY-shuhl
Interracial (adjective) means involving or occurring between people of two or more different races. Example: “The film follows an interracial couple navigating prejudice in the 1960s.”
adjective
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Involving or occurring between people of two or more different races.
"The film follows an interracial couple navigating prejudice in the 1960s."
"Interracial marriage was illegal in parts of the United States until 1967."
How to use interracial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInvolving people of more than one race.
Common pairings
interracial marriage
interracial relationship
interracial couple
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more interracial
- Superlative
- most interracial
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Etymology
Formed from inter- ("between") and racial.
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Rhymes for interracial
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What does “interracial” mean?
The word “interracial” means involving or occurring between people of two or more different races. In plain terms, involving people of more than one race.
How do you pronounce “interracial”?
“Interracial” is pronounced ihn-tuh-RAY-shuhl (/ˌɪntəˈɹeɪʃəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “interracial” in a sentence?
Here is “interracial” used in a sentence: “The film follows an interracial couple navigating prejudice in the 1960s.”
What is the opposite of “interracial”?
The opposite of “interracial” — its antonyms — is intraracial.
What part of speech is “interracial”?
“Interracial” is an adjective.
Is “interracial” a common word?
“Interracial” is an uncommon word in modern English.
