multiracial
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Definition
- 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
- made up of or involving or acting on behalf of various races
- a multiracial society
- multiracial government