racial profile

noun

An estimation or generalization about the behavior of a group based on their appearance, skin color, hair texture, or clothing.

Meanings

nounracial profile (plural racial profiles)

plural racial profiles

  1. public policygovernmentAn estimation or generalization about the behavior of a group based on their appearance, skin color, hair texture, or clothing.
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