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interracially

interracially

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In a way that includes people of different races
  • adverb
  • /ˌɪntəˈreɪʃənəli/
: interracialmente
  • Only 32% of those who had not previously interracially dated were favorable to interracial dating.
  • interracially dating

Examples

  • For example, most people might identify me as a white middle-class woman, but, in fact, I am interracially married with biracial children (adults) and grew up working-class poor, the daughter of an inter-ethnic marriage.

    Blog text (2)
  • Many young adults today are open to dating interracially, reflecting a more accepting society.

  • Most Americans under 40 have dated interracially.

    Blog text (5)
  • Yet, as with all places, certain citizens had more than others, intraracially and interracially.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Their study also showed that African-Americans, those who had previously interracially dated, and those who cohabited expressed more interest in interracial dating.

    Academic text (2008)
  • There is an increased prevalence of teenagers in America interracially dating (Peterson, 2000).

    Academic text (2005)
  • Many parents express disapproval of their children interracially dating or marrying; therefore, interracial dating couples may delay informing parents of their interracial union.

    Academic text (2008)
  • In a study done at East Carolina University, the students surveyed reported having dated interracially (Knox, Zusman, Buffington, & Hemphill, 2000).

    Academic text (2005)
  • People most likely to interracially date are younger persons, African-American and Caucasian men, those who cohabit, people from diverse backgrounds and environments, and those who have previously interracially dated (Todd & McKinney, 1992).

    Academic text (2008)
  • In her book, she discusses the challenges and joys of marrying interracially in today's world.

Surface Forms

interracially positive

Morphology

interracially = interracial (transparent) = inter + racial + ly

Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the clearly formed adjective 'interracial'; meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

The word interracially breaks into inter- meaning 'between', like in international, and race meaning 'a group of people with the same background', plus the ending -ly meaning 'in a way', like in quickly. So to act interracially is to do something 'between races' or 'involving people of different races'.