English Words Starting With R

• rachiotomy

  nounVery Low (Technical)
  /ˌreɪkɪˈɒtəmi/A surgical incision into the spine.
• rachis

  nounC2
  /ˈreɪ.kɪs/A central axis or shaft, especially the main stem of a compound leaf, feather, or inflorescence in botany and zoology.
• rachitis

  nounRare
  /rəˈkaɪtɪs/A disease of childhood, mainly historical, characterized by softening and distortion of the bones due to vitamin D deficiency.
• rachmaninoff

  nounC2
  /rækˈmænɪnɒf/A surname, specifically referring to Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943), the renowned Russian composer, pianist, and conductor.
• rachmanism

  nounExtremely low / historical / specialized
  /ˈrækmənɪz(ə)m/The ruthless exploitation and intimidation of tenants by landlords, especially through slum property ownership.
• racial justice

  nounMedium
  /ˈreɪʃl ˈdʒʌstɪs/The fair and equitable treatment of individuals of all races within a society's systems, institutions, and laws.
• racial memory

  nounLow
  /ˈreɪʃl ˈmem(ə)ri/A hypothetical, inherited memory of the experiences of one's ancestors or ethnic group, often used in psychology, anthropology, and literature.
• racial profiling

  nounC1
  /ˌreɪʃl ˈprəʊfaɪlɪŋ/The practice by law enforcement or other officials of suspecting, targeting, or scrutinizing individuals based on their racial or ethnic characteristics rather than on individual suspicion or evidence.
• racial unconscious

  nounLow
  /ˈreɪʃəl ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/A part of the human psyche, posited by Carl Jung, containing shared memories and ideas inherited from our ancestral and evolutionary past, common to all human beings regardless of individual experience.
• racialism

  nounLow
  /ˈreɪ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/The belief that humans can be divided into distinct races with inherent differences in character, ability, or worth, and that some races are superior to others.
• racialization

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌreɪ.ʃəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The process of imposing or understanding social interactions and identities through the lens of race, categorizing people based on perceived racial characteristics.
• racialize

  verbverb-transitiveLow frequency
  /ˈreɪ.ʃə.laɪz/To cause something to be understood or organized along racial lines; to impose a racial character or structure on.
• racinage

  nounVery Low
  /ˌɹasɪˈnɑːʒ/The French agricultural/horticultural practice of root pruning or root training in viticulture or forestry to improve plant health, fruit quality, or control growth.
• racine

  nounB2
  /ræˈsiːn/The underground part of a plant that anchors it and absorbs water and nutrients.
• racing

  adjectivenounB1
  /ˈreɪsɪŋ/The sport or activity of taking part in competitive races, especially involving vehicles, animals, or athletes.
• racing car

  nounB1
  /ˈreɪsɪŋ ˌkɑː/A car designed and built specifically for competing in motor races, typically with high speed and performance capabilities.
• racing flag

  nounC2
  /ˈreɪsɪŋ flæɡ/A flag, typically chequered, waved to signal the start or end of a motor race.
• racing form

  nounLow Frequency (specialist term)
  /ˈreɪsɪŋ fɔːm/a published record of the past performances of racehorses, used primarily by bettors to analyze and predict race outcomes.
• racing skate

  nounC1+
  /ˈreɪsɪŋ ˌskeɪt/A specialized boot fitted with a long, thin blade designed for speed skating on ice.
• racism

  nounB2-C2
  /ˈreɪsɪzəm/Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.

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