biracial
biracial Lexical Profile
biracial Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Having biological parents from two distinct racial groups; of mixed racial heritage.
"The novel explores the protagonist's experiences growing up as a biracial teenager in the suburbs."
Involving, concerning, or composed of members from two distinct racial groups.
"The city council formed a biracial committee to address community housing concerns."
• noun
A person whose biological parents belong to two different racial groups.
"Recent demographic studies indicate a steady increase in the number of self-identified biracials."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'biracial' specifically refers to heritage from two racial groups, 'multiracial' is the broader umbrella term for two or more races. Used as a noun ('a biracial'), it is sometimes considered less respectful than the adjective form ('a biracial person').