Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mulatto

noun

/mʌˈlɑːtoʊ/

Definition

A person of mixed race, specifically one having both African and European ancestry.

Examples

Throughout history, many mulattos navigated complex social dynamics in societies with strict racial hierarchies.
The character in the novel was a mulatto who struggled with her identity in a divided community.

Meaning

The term ‘mulatto’ traditionally refers to someone whose lineage includes one Black parent and one White parent. It has historically been used in various cultural contexts to describe mixed-race individuals.