mixed-race
adjective
variants
or less commonly mixed race
: deriving from or made up of two or more races (see race entry 1 sense 1a)
mixed-race families/couples
his mixed-race heritage
especially
: having parents or ancestors of different races
Factors like location and physical presentation greatly alter the experiences of mixed-race people. —
Tatjana Freund
Tatjana Freund He has recently published Mixed Feelings, a combination of poetry and interviews with other mixed race individuals that focuses on self-identity. —Victoria Vouloumanos and Andrea Ruggiero
Victoria Vouloumanos and Andrea Ruggiero Disney+ has officially given the female-led Doogie Howser, M.D. reboot, with a working title of Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., a 10-episode series order. The new show is a reimagining of the 1989 dramedy that will star a mixed-race 16-year-old girl as the titular Doogie, a role originally played by Neil Patrick Harris. —Allison Picurro
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In addition to Afrikaners and mixed-race South Africans, Greene mentioned indigenous South Africans known as the Khoisan people.
—Ted Hesson, USA Today, 26 July 2025
But the industry was tough, especially for Black and mixed-race actors, and within a couple of years, Heywood was questioning his choice of career.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
This network encompasses broader contributions made by the diverse artists, including women, Black and mixed-race people, and immigrants, who shaped patriotic rebellion, American revolution, and national political culture.
—Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
She’s frequently talked about Asian-American representation and how being mixed-race has affected her upbringing.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 17 July 2025
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Ted Hesson, USA Today, 26 July 2025
But the industry was tough, especially for Black and mixed-race actors, and within a couple of years, Heywood was questioning his choice of career.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
This network encompasses broader contributions made by the diverse artists, including women, Black and mixed-race people, and immigrants, who shaped patriotic rebellion, American revolution, and national political culture.
—Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
She’s frequently talked about Asian-American representation and how being mixed-race has affected her upbringing.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for mixed-race
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“Mixed-race.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed-race. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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