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
Other Word Forms
- multiracialism noun
- multiracially adverb
Etymology
Origin of multiracial
Example Sentences
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The protagonist is named Tree Tremont, a phenomenal multiracial golfer with an overbearing black father, an attractive wife, two young children and a squeaky-clean public image.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
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
The BEE legislation requires companies to offer ownership stakes, jobs and other preferences to historically disadvantaged South Africans, including Black, Indian and multiracial people.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
Many questioned the validity of multiracial coalitions like CORE.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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