Nonracial: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonracial

 

[ nษ’nหˆreษชสƒษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

racial context

The term 'nonracial' refers to anything that is not defined by or associated with race. This encompasses actions, policies, or ideologies that promote equality and inclusiveness without reference to racial categories. In a nonracial approach, individuals are evaluated and treated based on shared human characteristics rather than their racial identity. This concept is often discussed in the context of social justice and equality movements, advocating for society to move beyond racial divisions.

Synonyms

color-blind, egalitarian, inclusive, neutral, unbiased

Examples of usage

  • A nonracial approach to policy-making is essential.
  • Many organizations aim for nonracial representation.
  • They promoted a nonracial agenda in the community.
  • The conference focused on nonracial solutions.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonracial" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nรฃo racial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅˆเคฐ-เคœเคพเคคเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nicht rassistisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ non-rasial

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตั€ะฐัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nie rasowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้žไบบ็จฎ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท non racial

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ no racial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑrkรงฤฑ olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์ธ์ข…์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ุนุฑู‚ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nerasovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nerasovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ž็งๆ—็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nerasni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ekki kynรพรกtta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝำ™ัั–ะปะดั–ะบ ะตะผะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒกแƒแƒกแƒแƒคแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤฑrkรงฤฑ olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ no racial

Etymology

The word 'nonracial' is a compound term formed from the root word 'racial' and the prefix 'non-' which indicates absence or negation. The term 'racial' itself derives from the Latin word 'rascialis', which relates to a 'race' or lineage. Racial theories and ideologies have been prominent throughout history, often leading to discrimination and segregation. In contrast, the prefix 'non-' implies an opposition to such categorization. The combination of these two elements emerged more distinctly in the 20th century, particularly during civil rights movements, as societies began to advocate for equality across races. Its formation reflects a growing awareness and rejection of racial biases, pushing for systems that foster unity rather than division based on race.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,014, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.