Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
miscigenação
Noun
(mee-see-jee-ney-são)
Definition
The mixing or blending of different racial or ethnic groups, particularly through marriage or procreation.
Examples
- The miscigenação of cultures has led to rich and diverse traditions.
- In many countries, miscigenação has shaped the national identity.
- Maria always speaks about the beauty of miscigenação in her family history.
Meaning
Miscigenação refers to the process by which people from different racial groups reproduce, resulting in mixed race offspring.
Synonyms
- Heterogeneousness
- Crossbreeding
- Miscegenation