biracial
adjective
bi·ra·cial
(ˌ)bī-ˈrā-shəl 
: of, relating to, or involving members of two races (see race entry 1 sense 1a)
a biracial coalition
biracial couples
also
: having parents from two races
biracial children
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Born to a Greek immigrant mother and African American father, the biracial founder grew up in a predominately white Germany.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 May 2025
Dante was later featured in a television ad that drew attention to his biracial family and his father’s pledge to end stop-and-frisk policing.
—Dean Chang, New York Times, 20 May 2025
But then she’s now known for her period dramas about biracial identity and interracial relationships.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
Mahomes is biracial, and some commenters found his remarks insensitive following past comments that have led the public to believe his family supports President Donald J. Trump's administration.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 1 May 2025
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 May 2025
Dante was later featured in a television ad that drew attention to his biracial family and his father’s pledge to end stop-and-frisk policing.
—Dean Chang, New York Times, 20 May 2025
But then she’s now known for her period dramas about biracial identity and interracial relationships.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
Mahomes is biracial, and some commenters found his remarks insensitive following past comments that have led the public to believe his family supports President Donald J. Trump's administration.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 1 May 2025
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“Biracial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biracial. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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biracial
adjective
bi·ra·cial
(ˈ)bī-ˈrā-shəl
: of, relating to, or involving people from two races
biracial communities
especially
: having biological parents of two different ethnic identities
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