Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

miscegenation

Noun

/ˌmɪsɪdʒəˈneɪʃən/

Definition

The mixing or interbreeding of different racial groups, especially through marriage or cohabitation.

Examples

The law against miscegenation was abolished, allowing interracial marriages to be legally recognized.
Historical debates on miscegenation highlighted societal attitudes towards race relations.

Meaning

Miscegenation refers to the cultural and social practice of individuals from different racial or ethnic backgrounds forming romantic relationships or marriages.