autobiographyA book or account of one's own life
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An account of a person's life written by themselves."I have never read such a fascinating autobiography."
coloredA historical term for people of color, primarily African-Americans
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Having color."Put the colored laundry in the washing machine."
In historical contexts, particularly in America, used to describe people of nonwhite racial backgrounds."The colored man joined the baseball team."
raceGroup of humans based on shared physical or social qualities
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Each of the major selections into which humankind is divided on the basis of physical characteristics or shared ancestry."People from every race attended the international conference."
identityThe fact of being who or what a person or thing is
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The characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is."He began to question his own identity after the incident."
The state or fact of remaining the same one as described."The identity of the criminal is still unknown."
discriminationThe unjust treatment of different categories of people
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The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex."They faced discrimination due to their recent arrival in the country."
prejudicePreconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
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Preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience."She has faced prejudice from her colleagues."
Any preconceived opinion or feeling, favorable or unfavorable."Prejudice can often lead to incorrect assumptions."
injusticeLack of fairness or justice
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Lack of fairness or justice."The injustice of the situation was clear to everyone."
cultureThe ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society.
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The ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society."Their culture emphasizes respect for elders and ancestors."
integrationThe process of mixing different groups so that they live and work together.
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The coordination of processes or efforts to come together and work as a unified whole."The integration of different systems can be complex."
The process of allowing all people to participate fully in the social, economic, and political life of the country regardless of race, religion, sex, or creed."The integration of schools in the 1960s was a major step forward in civil rights."