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MIXED RACE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Sociology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- multiracial
1, record 1, English, multiracial
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mixed-race 1, record 1, English, mixed%2Drace
correct
- mixed 1, record 1, English, mixed
correct, adjective
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Referring to a person who has biological parents or ancestors of different races. 1, record 1, English, - multiracial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although the adjectives "multiracial," "mixed-race" and "mixed" are used, their use is not accepted by all. However, these adjectives can be useful to describe a person's racial identity. 1, record 1, English, - multiracial
Record 1, Key term(s)
- multi-racial
- mixed race
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sciences humaines
- Sociologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- multiracial
1, record 1, French, multiracial
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une personne ayant des parents biologiques ou des ancêtres de races différentes. 1, record 1, French, - multiracial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que l'adjectif «multiracial» soit utilisé, son emploi ne fait pas l'unanimité. Il peut toutefois être utile pour décrire l'identité raciale d'une personne. 1, record 1, French, - multiracial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'adjectif «multiracial» n'est pas attesté dans les ouvrages de référence dans le sens défini. Il est tout de même bien formé et rend bien le concept. 1, record 1, French, - multiracial
Record 1, Key term(s)
- multi-racial
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-03-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Social Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- multiracial
1, record 2, English, multiracial
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mixed-race 1, record 2, English, mixed%2Drace
correct
- mixed 1, record 2, English, mixed
correct, adjective
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Referring to a group made up of people from different races. 1, record 2, English, - multiracial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Although the adjectives "multiracial," "mixed-race" and "mixed" are used, their use is not accepted by all. However, these adjectives can be useful to describe a sociocultural aspect of a community. 1, record 2, English, - multiracial
Record 2, Key term(s)
- multi-racial
- mixed race
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sciences humaines
- Organisation sociale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- multiracial
1, record 2, French, multiracial
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un groupe composé de personnes de races différentes. 1, record 2, French, - multiracial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que l'adjectif «multiracial» soit utilisé, son emploi ne fait pas l'unanimité. Il peut toutefois être utile pour décrire un aspect socioculturel d'une communauté. 1, record 2, French, - multiracial
Record 2, Key term(s)
- multi-racial
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-12-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mixed race
1, record 3, English, mixed%20race
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- course mixte
1, record 3, French, course%20mixte
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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