racial
/ˈreɪʃəl/
ADJECTIVE
1. Relating to race or ethnic groups
Of, concerning, or associated with a human population classified by shared ancestry, ethnicity, heritage, or socially defined racial characteristics.
1.1. Race and racial identity
Describing matters directly associated with racial identity, classification, or distinctions among human racial groups.
Synonyms
- ethnic
- ethnical
Antonyms
- nonracial
Examples
- The organization works to eliminate racial discrimination.
- The organization works to eliminate ethnic discrimination.
Related Words
- ancestral
- tribal
- racially defined
- heritage-related
1.2. Ethnic and cultural heritage
Describing characteristics, traditions, or practices associated with the cultural heritage and identity of particular ethnic communities.
Synonyms
- ethnic
- cultural
- tribal
- folk
Examples
- The festival celebrates the community's racial and cultural heritage.
- The festival celebrates the community's ethnic and cultural heritage.
Related Words
1.3. Relations among racial groups
Concerned with interactions, equality, discrimination, or social issues involving people from different racial or ethnic backgrounds.
Synonyms
- ethnic
- cultural
Antonyms
- nonracial
Examples
- The university introduced programs to improve racial relations.
- The university introduced programs to improve ethnic relations.
Related Words
- multicultural
- intercultural
- tribal
- national
NOUN
2. A characteristic or ability associated with a fictional race
A special skill, ability, or attribute possessed by all characters belonging to a particular race in a fictional setting or game.
2.1. Racial abilities in games and fantasy settings
A distinctive ability or skill that characters share because they belong to a particular fictional race.
Synonyms
- racial ability
- racial trait
- racial skill
Examples
- Each character receives a racial that reflects their fantasy ancestry.
- Each character receives a racial ability that reflects their fantasy ancestry.
Related Words
- special ability
- innate skill
- character trait
- species ability