mulatto
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Noun — A historical term, now widely considered dated or offensive, for a person of mixed Black and white ancestry.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish/Portuguese mulato, related to mulo ("mule"), possibly alluding to mixed origin.
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What does “mulatto” mean?
The word “mulatto” means a historical term, now widely considered dated or offensive, for a person of mixed Black and white ancestry. In plain terms, an old-fashioned, now-controversial term for someone of mixed Black and white parentage.
How do you pronounce “mulatto”?
“Mulatto” is pronounced muu-LA-toh (/mʊˈlɑtoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mulatto” in a sentence?
Here is “mulatto” used in a sentence: “The term "mulatto" appears in older census records but is now rarely used.”
What part of speech is “mulatto”?
“Mulatto” is a noun.
Where does the word “mulatto” come from?
The word “mulatto” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish/Portuguese mulato, related to mulo ("mule"), possibly alluding to mixed origin.