pureblood

[ pyoor-bluhd ]

noun

1. an individual, especially an animal, whose ancestry consists of a single strain or type unmixed with any other.

adjective

1. of or relating to a pureblood.
2. purebred ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of pureblood¹

First recorded in 1770–80; pure + blood

Example Sentences

But the villainous wizard finds a way to escape custody and assembles a group of pureblood wizards who support him to rule over all humans in 1920s Paris.

From Washington Times

He looked into Harry’s face and then said quietly, “James was a pureblood, Harry, and I promise you, he never asked us to call him ‘Prince.’”

From Literature

He was waiting for the moment when Ron’s labeled dot would reappear in the corridors of Hogwarts, proving that he had returned to the comfortable castle, protected by his status of pureblood.

From Literature

Compared to “pureblood” dynasties, half-muggle Harry is a class warrior, but still he’s “special” because of his ancestry.

From The Guardian

In Germany identitarians describe immigration as “nation death”; in France they speak of “pureblood Frenchmen”.

From Economist