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people of color vs race

race vs people of color

people of color and race both are nouns.

people of color is not a verb while race is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
people of color Yes No No No
race Yes No Yes No
As nouns, race is a hypernym of people of color; that is, race is a word with a broader meaning than people of color:
  • people of color: a race with skin pigmentation different from the white race (especially Blacks)
  • race: people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock
people of color (noun) race (noun)
a race with skin pigmentation different from the white race (especially Blacks) a canal for a current of water
a contest of speed
any competition
people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock
(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
people of color (verb) race (verb)
compete in a race
move hurridly
cause to move fast or to rush or race
to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others
Difference between people of color and race

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