race vs ethnicity

race

Definitions

noun

  1. a canal for a current of water
  2. the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
  3. (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
  4. any competition
  5. people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock
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verb

  1. to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others
  2. compete in a race
  3. cause to move fast or to rush or race
  4. move hurridly

Examples

Spending on a perennial effort to expand gambling at race tracks, known as "racino," increased four-fold to about $620,000 in 2010.

Rose of Sharon braced her body against the movements of the car in an effort to protect her fetus.

Police are anxious to trace two men seen leaving the house just before 8am.

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ethnicity

Definitions

noun

  1. an ethnic quality or affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties

Examples

Fifty consecutive, nonobese, habitually snoring, otherwise-healthy children (age range: 6-9 years) and 50 age -, gender -, and ethnicity-matched obese children (BMI z score: 1.67) underwent an overnight polysomnographic evaluation, followed by a multiple sleep latency test the following day.

I want to integrate my sexuality with all the other weaves of my self: burn any architectural plans that mount my gayness above my race, ethnicity, and age.

The federal workforce is also as diverse as the public as a whole in terms of ethnicity and gender, though it is better educated.

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