Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mestiza
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mehs-TEE-thah
Definition
A term used in Latin America to describe a woman of mixed European and Indigenous American ancestry.
Examples
- The artist identifies as mestiza and incorporates elements of both her cultures into her work.
- In some communities, being mestiza is a source of pride that reflects a rich cultural heritage.
Meaning
The word ‘mestiza’ refers specifically to a female of mixed descent, typically used to acknowledge the cultural blend resulting from colonization and the historical intermingling of different ethnic groups.
Synonyms
- Mixed-race
- Culturally blended
- Crossbred
