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Definition of pureblood

pureblood

/ˈpjʊrˌblʌd/
pure · blood
Plural:purebloods
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• adjective

1

Of unmixed ancestry or descent; bred exclusively from a single recognized breed or strain.

Example

"The rancher specialized in raising pureblood Arabian horses for endurance competitions."

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• noun

1

An animal or person of unmixed ancestry or breed.

Example

"The kennel club requires official documentation to register the dog as a pureblood."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to animals, 'pureblood' is largely interchangeable with 'purebred' or 'thoroughbred.' However, applying the term to human lineage is generally outdated and can carry offensive or eugenicist connotations outside of historical, anthropological, or fantasy fiction contexts.

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purchaser
purchasing
pure
pureblood
purebred
puree
purely

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pureblood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pureblood
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