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multiracial

American  
[muhl-tee-rey-shuhl, muhl-tahy-] / ˌmʌl tiˈreɪ ʃəl, ˌmʌl taɪ- /

adjective

  1. consisting of, representing, or combining members of more than one racial group.

    multiracial communities.

  2. (of a person) descended from more than one racial group.


multiracial British  
/ ˌmʌltɪˈreɪʃəl /

adjective

  1. comprising people of many races

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • multiracialism noun
  • multiracially adverb

Etymology

Origin of multiracial

First recorded in 1920–25; multi- + racial

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Example Sentences

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There is also a long tradition of populism and multiracial alliances in rural America, most notably Appalachia.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

Instead, Coogler methodically reminds the audience that this country has always been a multiracial kaleidoscope by meticulously portraying life in America just a century ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

Instead, he argues that those with multiracial backgrounds will tend to identify – and be identified – with the largest and most socially dominant racial group.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2026

Black Members, like white Members, win seats more often by appealing to multiracial coalitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

Today, while events in neighboring South Africa command more of the world’s attention, Namibia as well is struggling to deal with its colonial past and establish a multiracial society.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond