rassenrelatie

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From ras (race) +‎ -en- +‎ relatie (relation), calque of English race relations.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrɑ.sə(n).rəˌlaː.(t)si/, /ˈrɑ.sə(n).reːˌlaː.(t)si/
  • Hyphenation: ras‧sen‧re‧la‧tie

Noun

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rassenrelatie f (plural rassenrelaties)

  1. (uncommon, chiefly in the plural, chiefly in translated texts) race relations

Usage notes

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The word in its singular form is seldomly used. As in English, normally the plural is used. The term is predominantly used in texts that have been translated from English.