raza

[ rah-sah ]

noun

, Southwestern U.S. Slang

1. (used with a plural verb) people; guys (used as a form of address):

   Happy Friday, raza—the weekend’s almost here!

2. Sometimes Raza. (used with a singular or plural verb) la raza:

   Union busters keep trying to divide the raza, but we stand united!

Example Sentences

Additionally, El Chilar Rodriguez of Apopka, Fla., recalled 127 cases of El Chilar Ground Cinnamon “Canela Molida” sold in 1.25-ounce bags, distributed by La Raza of Forestville, Md. and sold at retail stores throughout Maryland.

From Salon

Formed in 1947 in Mumbai, the group counted leading artists such as Francis Souza, SH Raza, MF Husain and Bhanu Athaiya - the first Indian to win an Oscar - as its members.

From BBC

“Where’s the banda? Those are the things we need so that la raza can enjoy themselves.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Fernando was really key for bringing the hearts and minds of la raza to the stadium,” Richard Montoya, a filmmaker and playwright who staged a show about the history of Chavez Ravine, told The Times in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times

“This should be a wake-up call for all parents and communities,” Ms Ayesha Raza Farooq, Pakistan Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication, said recently.

From BBC