multiracial

[ muhl-tee-rey-shuhl, muhl-tahy- ]

adjective

1. consisting of, representing, or combining members of more than one racial group:

   multiracial communities.

2. (of a person) descended from more than one racial group.

multiracial

/ ˌmʌltɪˈreɪʃəl /

adjective

1. comprising people of many races

Derived Forms

• ˌmultiˈracialism, noun

Other Words From

• multi·racial·ism noun
• multi·racial·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of multiracial¹

First recorded in 1920–25; multi- + racial

Example Sentences

Donald Trump is moving very quickly with his “shock and awe” plans to rule as an autocrat who views multiracial pluralistic democracy and its system of checks and balance as an impediment to his power.

From Salon

In the most basic sense, the 2024 election can be understood as a referendum on the direction of America and the future of pluralistic multiracial democracy.

From Salon

“We built a big tent — a multigenerational, multiracial, multiethnic coalition of people, which just reflected my upbringing,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

“It goes to show that L.A. has to take the lead on how to win with a multiracial coalition on issues that matter, and fight like hell,” Soto-Martínez replied.

From Los Angeles Times

The recent months of campaigning have been volatile and rancorous, underscoring a changing American narrative in which a white, mostly Christian majority is shrinking in the face of a growing multiracial population.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• multicultural