interracial

adjective

in·​ter·​ra·​cial ˌin-tər-ˈrā-shəl How to pronounce interracial (audio)
: of, involving, or designed for members of different races (see race entry 1 sense 1a)
interracially adverb

Examples of interracial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The then controversial interracial wedding took place at the Washington, DC, home of NAACP cofounder Francis James Grimké. Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024 To many, their interracial relationship seemed unlikely, and McClinton Sullivan’s parents were concerned. Hilda Dzietror, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024 The early scenes of Piece by Piece take us back to the interracial advances of a Lego Soul Train and a Lego Star Trek TV series where everything in a child’s universe is cute, colorful, shiny, and safe. Armond White, National Review, 11 Oct. 2024 Then, Don’t Tell Comedy posted her full set on YouTube, along with a clip on TikTok, a minute-long bit about interracial dating. Leah Asmelash, CNN, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interracial 

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Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interracial was in 1878

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“Interracial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interracial. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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interracial

adjective
in·​ter·​ra·​cial ˌint-ər-ˈrā-shəl How to pronounce interracial (audio)
: of, involving, or designed for members of different races

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