half-caste
half-caste · half-castes
A person of mixed racial descentA person of mixed racial descent.
Meaning
1 senses(derogatory)A person of mixed racial descent.
More definitions
- an offensive term for the offspring of parents of different racial groups or cultures
Origin
From half- + caste.From half- + caste.
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Forms
plural: half-castes| Singular | half-caste |
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regular