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Mestizo: meaning, definitions and examples

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mestizo

 

[ mษ›sหˆtiหzoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ethnic group

Mestizo refers to a person of mixed European and Indigenous American descent, particularly in Latin America. This term emerged during the colonial period when Spanish colonizers intermingled with the local Indigenous populations. Mestizos played a significant role in the cultural and social landscape of many Latin American countries. They often embody a blend of both cultures, evident in language, traditions, and social values. The term can also reflect complex variations in identity, class, and ethnicity in post-colonial societies.

Synonyms

blended, half-breed, mixed-race.

Examples of usage

  • The mestizo culture is rich in traditions.
  • Many mestizos identify with both their Spanish and Indigenous roots.
  • In Mexico, mestizo heritage is celebrated during national festivals.

Translations

Translations of the word "mestizo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mestizo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคธเฅเคŸเฅ€เคœเคผเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mestize

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mestizo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั‚ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mestizo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใ‚นใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒผใ‚ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mestizo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mestizo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mestizo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ”์Šคํ‹ฐ์†Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชูŠุฒูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mestizo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mestizo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆทท่ก€ๅ„ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mestizo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mestizo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตัั‚ะธะทะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mestizo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mestizo

Etymology

The term 'mestizo' originates from the Spanish word 'mestizaje', which means mixing. It dates back to the colonial era when Spanish settlers arrived in the Americas and began intermarrying with the Indigenous peoples. This blend led to the emergence of a new cultural identity that was neither fully Spanish nor fully Indigenous. In socio-political contexts, the term has evolved and sometimes carries connotations of class and identity, especially in discussions about race relations and societal divisions. In contemporary Latin America, mestizos constitute a significant part of the population and are often considered crucial to the region's national identity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,188, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.