Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quintroon
Noun
/kwɪnˈtruːn/
Definition
A person of mixed race, specifically someone who is one-quarter black and three-quarters white.
Examples
- She identified as a quintroon in discussions about heritage.
- The term quintroon was often used in historical contexts regarding racial classification.
Meaning
The term refers to an individual with ancestry that is a blend of African and European descent, emphasizing the fractional composition of their heritage.
Synonyms
- Mixed-race
- Quadroon
- Biracial
