race riot

race ri·ot

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [reys rahy-uh t]
- /reɪs ˈraɪ ət/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [reys rahy-uh t]
- /reɪs ˈraɪ ət/

Definitions of race riot words

noun race riot a riot resulting from animosity or tensions between racial or ethnic groups. 1
countable noun race riot Race riots are violent fights between people of different races living in the same community. 0
noun race riot a riot among members of different races in the same community 0
noun race riot violence and fighting in a community, brought on by racial conflicts and hatreds 0

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Origin of race riot

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Race riot

noun

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preposition

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exclamation

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race riot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

race riot usage trend in Literature

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