Pronunciation: /hæf brid/
noun an animal of mixed or inferior breeding
A1 My dog is a half breed, with one parent being a Labrador and the other a Golden Retriever.
A2 The shelter has many half breed cats looking for forever homes.
B1 She proudly identifies as a half breed, embracing both sides of her cultural heritage.
B2 The author's latest novel features a protagonist who is a half breed, struggling to find their place in the world.
C1 The documentary explores the challenges faced by individuals who are half breed in a society that tends to categorize people based on their heritage.
C2 As a half breed myself, I have experienced discrimination and prejudice from both sides of my family due to my mixed heritage.
formal The term 'half breed' is considered outdated and offensive when referring to someone of mixed racial heritage.
informal Some people still use the term 'half breed' to describe someone who is of mixed race.
slang I heard that guy is a half breed, his mom is from Japan and his dad is from England.
figurative In the world of dog breeding, a half breed can sometimes exhibit the best traits of both parent breeds.
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