Multiracial: meaning, definitions and examples
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multiracial
[ ˌmʌltɪˈreɪʃəl ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.