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Mestizos

Definition:

Mestizos refers to people of mixed race, particularly individuals of European and Indigenous American heritage.

Senses:

1. Noun - Plural form of mestizo:

A collective term representing individuals with mixed European and Indigenous American ancestry.

Example: The town's population was predominantly composed of mestizos.

Usage:

1. Popular:

Popularly used to describe people or communities that have a mixed heritage, specifically European and Indigenous American.

Example: Many Latin American countries have a significant population of mestizos.

2. Local:

Used in specific local contexts to refer to individuals with mixed heritage unique to a particular region or community.

Example: In the Philippines, mestizos often have Spanish and Filipino ancestry.

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