A race is a grouping of humans based on shared physical or social qualities into categories generally viewed as distinct within a given society. The term was first used to refer to speakers of a common language and then to denote national affiliations. By the 17th century, the term began to refer to physical traits.

What does it mean to define your race?

In basic terms, race describes physical traits, and ethnicity refers to cultural identification. Race may also be identified as something you inherit while ethnicity is something you learn.

What does race mean in a sentence?

noun. a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing. races, a series of races, usually of horses or dogs, run at a set time over a regular course: They spent a day at the races. any contest or competition, especially to achieve superiority: the arms race; the presidential race.