biracial
Definition
Adjective: - Consisting of or combining two races: Describing something that involves, is composed of, or pertains to two distinct racial groups.
Usage
The adjective "biracial" is used to describe a person, group, committee, or community that has a background, membership, or composition involving two different racial identities. It is a neutral, descriptive term.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Biracial identity: Refers to a person's sense of self that incorporates two racial backgrounds.
- Exploring his biracial identity has been an important part of his personal journey.
- Biracial family/relationship: Describes a family unit or partnership where the members come from two different racial backgrounds.
- They come from a biracial family and celebrate traditions from both cultures.
Variants and Related Words
- Multiracial (adj): Involving or pertaining to several or many races. (This is a broader term than "biracial").
- Interracial (adj): Existing between or involving different races (often used to describe relationships, marriages, or interactions).
- An interracial marriage.
Synonyms
- Mixed-race: (Note: While sometimes used synonymously, "mixed-race" can be less specific than "biracial" and may refer to more than two racial backgrounds. "Biracial" explicitly denotes two.)
- Dual-heritage: Emphasizes the cultural or ancestral background from two groups.
Notes on Meaning
The term "biracial" specifically and exclusively denotes two races. For more than two, the term "multiracial" is typically used. The word is most commonly applied to people but can also describe groups, organizations, or initiatives.
Adjective
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consisting of or combining two races
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a biracial committee
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