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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.”

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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 notes

In plain EnglishInvolving people of more than one race.

Common pairings
interracial marriage interracial relationship interracial couple

Word forms

more interracial comparative, most interracial superlative

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Etymology

Formed from inter- ("between") and racial.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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