multiracial
Americanadjective
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consisting of, representing, or combining members of more than one racial group.
multiracial communities.
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(of a person) descended from more than one racial group.
adjective
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Asked why some people struggle to grasp multiracial Latino identity — Cardi B is brought up as an example — Penna weighed in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Statistics for the new Bronx K-12 aren’t collected, but Success Academy projects about 91% of students will be black, Hispanic or multiracial, and 90% will qualify for free or discounted lunch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Though not well known and perennially underenforced, this clause provides an important hook for congressional action to safeguard an inclusive, multiracial democracy.
From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026
“It was foundational and had such a wonderful impact in creating a more multiracial democracy where our representatives look more like the general population,” Klein said.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2026
With the rise of the Populist Party in 1892, farmers and laborers formed the first mass multiracial coalition in the country’s history.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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