Panlahi (en. Racial)

/pɑnˈlahi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Refers to the ethnic or racial category of a person or group.
Discrimination based on race is against human rights.
Ang diskriminasyon batay sa panlahi ay labag sa mga karapatang pantao.
Traits that connect to the identity of a race.
The racial identity of each person is important to their being.
Ang panlahi ng bawat tao ay mahalaga sa kanilang pagkatao.
The diversity of races in society.
Understanding racial diversity helps promote harmony in the community.
Ang pag-unawa sa panlahi ay nakatutulong sa pagkakasundo sa komunidad.

Etymology

from the word 'pan' meaning 'about' and 'lahi' meaning 'race' or 'kind'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

human rights based on race
Rights granted based on a person's race.
karapatang pantao batay sa lahi

Related Words

discrimination
Unfair treatment or consideration of a person based on their race.
diskriminasyon
culture
The practices, traditions, and beliefs of a specific race or group.
kultura

Slang Meanings

Racism or bias towards a race
Some people are too racist; it shouldn't be like that.
Sobra na yung panlahi ng ibang tao; hindi naman dapat ganun.
Judging people based on their race
Sometimes, you might feel that kind of prejudice towards others.
Minsan kasi, may panlahi kang nararamdaman sa ibang tao.
Lack of respect for other races
We shouldn't have racism; we're all equal.
Hindi dapat tayo nagkakaroon ng panlahi; lahat tayo ay pantay-pantay.