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BIRACIAL [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Sociology
DEF

Referring to a person whose biological parents are each of a different race.

OBS

Although the adjective "biracial" is used, its use is not accepted by all. However, the adjective can be useful to describe a person's racial identity.

Key term(s)
  • bi-racial

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences humaines
  • Sociologie
DEF

Se dit d'une personne dont les parents biologiques sont de race différente.

OBS

Bien que les adjectifs «métis» et «biracial» soient utilisés, leur emploi ne fait pas l'unanimité. Ils peuvent toutefois être utiles pour décrire l'identité raciale d'une personne.

OBS

L'adjectif «biracial» n'est pas attesté dans les ouvrages de référence comme l'est l'adjectif «métis». Il est tout de même bien formé et rend bien le concept défini.

Key term(s)
  • bi-racial

Spanish

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