Race: meaning, definitions and examples

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race

[ reɪs ]

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competition

A competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc. to see which one is the fastest and can finish first.

Synonyms

competition, contest, contest

Examples of usage

The annual marathon is a popular race in our city.
She won the swimming race by a large margin.

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ethnicity

A group of people identified as distinct from other groups because of supposed physical or genetic traits shared by the group.

Synonyms

descent, ethnicity, lineage

Examples of usage

The country is home to people of different races.
He is proud of his mixed-race heritage.

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compete

To take part in a race or competition.

Synonyms

compete, contest, vying

Examples of usage

They will race against each other in the final round.
The athletes raced for the finish line.

Translations

Translations of the word "race" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corrida

🇮🇳 दौड़

🇩🇪 Rennen

🇮🇩 balapan

🇺🇦 перегони

🇵🇱 wyścig

🇯🇵 レース

🇫🇷 course

🇪🇸 carrera

🇹🇷 yarış

🇰🇷 경주

🇸🇦 سباق

🇨🇿 závod

🇸🇰 pretek

🇨🇳 比赛

🇸🇮 dirka

🇮🇸 keppni

🇰🇿 жарыс

🇬🇪 შეჯიბრი

🇦🇿 yarış

🇲🇽 carrera

Word origin

The word 'race' has a complex history with origins in Old Norse, Old French, and Middle English. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to competition, genetics, and social categorization. The concept of race has been a significant and controversial topic throughout history, influencing social structures and policies.