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race (2)

race [ rayss ] (plural rac·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. group of humans: one of the groups into which the world's population can be divided on the basis of physical characteristics such as skin or hair color

2. fact of belonging to group: the fact of belonging to a group of humans who share the same physical features such as skin color
an attempt to end discrimination on grounds of race

3. humankind: humanity considered as a whole
the fate of the race

4. biology strain of organism: a genetically distinct population within a species that may also be geographically isolated

5. wine distinctive taste of wine: the distinctive taste of a wine, by which its grape variety or region of origin can be identified

[Early 16th century. Via French< Italian razza]
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