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If we're taking about the usage of the word "race" then there are many possible meanings. Generally speaking, the proper usage depends on the context and on the aims of the speaker.
Certainly, some people use the word "race" to refer to social constructs -- but that's not the issue. The issue is whether race is a valid biological construct -- and many people say no.
Race2 is not a valid biological construct. Certain people by “race” mean that, and call race1 other words e.g. “ancestry”.
Sure, there also are people who say that race1 is not a valid biological construct. Bu then again, there also are people who say that Elvis is not dead.
Unfortunately, the former are more likely to get taken seriously than the latter.
The former are perfectly capable of getting those of a different opinion into a lot of trouble. The latter aren't.