race problem
noun
Simple meaning
A social and political problem caused by conflict between races occupying the same or adjacent regions.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹeɪspˈɹɑbləm
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Definition
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noun
A social and political problem caused by conflict between races occupying the same or adjacent regions
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A social and political problem caused by conflict between races occupying the same or adjacent regions
Used this way, race problem is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It turns up most in government or politics contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Government/politics
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