Biracial
(adjective)
- Relating to or made up of two races.
- Of or relating to people of two different races.
Origin:
The word 'biracial' originated in the mid 20th century and is derived from the prefix 'bi' meaning two and the word 'racial' meaning relating to race.
Examples:
- The biracial couple was met with both support and discrimination.
- The biracial child was raised in a diverse community and was exposed to many different cultures.
- The biracial identity was an important aspect of the individual's self-understanding.
- The biracial community was working to promote understanding and acceptance among different racial groups.
- The biracial history of the country was explored in the museum exhibit.