Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Consisting of or involving people from multiple racial groups: Describes a society, organization, or group that includes individuals of various racial backgrounds.
   • Representing or acting on behalf of various races: Describes an entity, such as a government or committee, that is composed of or serves multiple racial groups.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The school is proud of its multiracial student body.
  • They are working to build a more inclusive and multiracial coalition.
  • The neighborhood has a vibrant and multiracial character.

Advanced Usage

• "multiracial identity": Refers to an individual whose heritage or background encompasses more than one race.
  • Her multiracial identity is an important part of her personal story.
• "multiracial democracy": Describes a democratic system in a nation with a population of diverse racial groups.
  • The country strives to be a successful multiracial democracy.

Variants and Related Words

• Multiracialism (n): The state, policy, or principle of a society being multiracial; the promotion of harmonious relations between different racial groups.
  • The nation's constitution is founded on the principle of multiracialism.
• Multiracially (adv): In a multiracial manner.
  • The event was organized multiracially to ensure all communities were represented.

Synonyms

• Multiethnic: Consisting of or involving several ethnic groups. (Note: While closely related, "ethnicity" can encompass cultural factors beyond race.)
• Pluralistic: Relating to a society where multiple distinct groups coexist. (This is a broader term that can include racial, cultural, and religious diversity.)

Antonyms

• Monoracial: Consisting of or involving a single race.
• Homogeneous (racial): Of the same kind; uniform in racial composition.

Adjective

1. made up of or involving or acting on behalf of various races
   • a multiracial society
   • multiracial government