Etymology. The word “race”, interpreted to mean an identifiable group of people who share a common descent, was introduced into English in about 1580, from the Old French rasse (1512), from Italian razza.

What does race mean in human race?

Race is a fluid concept used to group people according to various factors including, ancestral background and social identity. Race is also used to group people that share a set of visible characteristics, such as skin color and facial features.

What is race short for?

Acronym. Definition. RACE. Rescue, Activate alarm, Confine the fire, Evacuate/Extinguish (NFPA/OSHA fire safety) RACE.