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Multiracial: meaning, definitions and examples

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multiracial

 

[ ˌmʌltɪˈreɪʃəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

society diversity

Involving or representing people of several different races.

Synonyms

biracial, mixed-race, multiethnic

Examples of usage

  • A multiracial community is a true reflection of diversity.
  • She comes from a multiracial family with roots in different continents.
Context #2 | Noun

identity

A person who has ancestors of different races.

Synonyms

biracial individual, mixed-race person

Examples of usage

  • Being multiracial, he embraces his diverse heritage with pride.
  • She identifies as multiracial, celebrating the mix of cultures in her background.

Translations

Translations of the word "multiracial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 multirracial

🇮🇳 बहुजातीय

🇩🇪 multirassisch

🇮🇩 multirasial

🇺🇦 багаторасовий

🇵🇱 wielorasowy

🇯🇵 多民族

🇫🇷 multiracial

🇪🇸 multirracial

🇹🇷 çok ırklı

🇰🇷 다인종

🇸🇦 متعدد الأعراق

🇨🇿 multirasový

🇸🇰 multirasový

🇨🇳 多种族

🇸🇮 večrasni

🇮🇸 fjölþjóðlegur

🇰🇿 көпұлтты

🇬🇪 მრავალრასობრივი

🇦🇿 çoxmillətli

🇲🇽 multirracial

Etymology

The term 'multiracial' first emerged in the mid-20th century as societies became increasingly diverse and interconnected. It reflects the recognition of individuals with heritage from multiple racial backgrounds. The concept of multiracial identity challenges traditional notions of race and celebrates diversity. Multiracial communities continue to grow in importance as globalization and migration blur the boundaries between racial categories.

See also: racialization, racialized.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,653, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.