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half-caste

/ˈhɑːf.kɑːst/

Traduction: Terme offensant et vieilli, historiquement utilisé pour désigner une personne d'origine raciale ou culturelle mixte.

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/ˈhɑːf.kɑːst/formalobsolète
  • frTerme offensant et vieilli, historiquement utilisé pour désigner une personne d'origine raciale ou culturelle mixte.

An offensive and outdated term historically used to refer to a person of mixed racial or cultural parentage.

  1. Offensive term for mixed-race personC2informalbritish

    A derogatory and outdated term for a person whose parents are of different racial or cultural backgrounds.

    frMétis (terme offensant)

    • The term 'half-caste' is now considered highly offensive and should be avoided.
    • Historically, the word was used in a discriminatory way.
    • Modern usage strongly discourages this term in favor of respectful language.

    Synonymeshalf-breedhybridmixed-bloodmongrelmulatto