mestizo
/mɛˈstizoʊ/
noun
- A person of mixed European and Indigenous American ancestry, especially in Latin America.
- He described himself as a mestizo, proud of both sides of his family.
- The mestizo population played a key role in the history of the region.
- Many people in Mexico identify as mestizo, reflecting a blend of Spanish and Indigenous roots.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or being a person of mixed European and Indigenous American ancestry.
- She studied mestizo art from the colonial period.
- The festival featured mestizo music and dance performances.
- Mestizo culture combines elements from European and Indigenous traditions.