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- Dictionaryhuman race/ˌhjuːmən ˈreɪs/
noun
- 1. human beings in general; humankind: "trees are vital to the survival of the human race"
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- race (human categorisation)
Classification system used to categorise humans on the basis of hereditary physical traits
Race is a categorization of humans based on shared physical or social qualities into groups generally viewed as distinct within a given society. The term came into common usage during the 16th century, when it was used to refer to groups of various kinds, including those characterized by close kinship relations. By the 17th century, the term began to refer to physical (phenotypical) traits, and th... Wikipedia
