"postracist" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From post- + racist. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|post|racist}} post- + racist Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} postracist (not comparable)
  1. After the decline of racism, or its transformation into a less overt form. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Racism Related terms: postracism
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