halfbreed
Halfbreed is a term historically used to describe a person of mixed racial ancestry. The term originated in colonial North America and was often applied to individuals with both European and Indigenous American heritage. It was frequently used in a derogatory manner and carried negative connotations, implying a sense of being neither fully one thing nor the other. Over time, the term became increasingly associated with discrimination and prejudice against people of mixed descent.
In contemporary usage, "halfbreed" is widely considered offensive and outdated. Many people of mixed ancestry prefer