Pronunciation: /məˈlætoʊ/
noun a person of mixed white and black ancestry, especially a person with one white and one black parent
A1 My friend is a mulatto.
A2 She has a mulatto cousin.
B1 The protagonist in the novel is a mulatto character.
B2 The history of mulatto people is complex and often overlooked.
C1 The mulatto population in that region has a unique cultural identity.
C2 Scholars have studied the experiences of mulatto individuals in colonial societies.
adjective relating to a person of mixed white and black ancestry
A1 She has a mulatto cat with a beautiful coat.
A2 The artist painted a portrait of a mulatto woman.
B1 The novel explores the challenges faced by a mulatto family in the 19th century.
B2 The film delves into the complexities of identity for a mulatto protagonist.
C1 The mulatto character in the play grapples with issues of race and belonging.
C2 The professor's research focuses on the historical experiences of mulatto individuals in colonial societies.
formal The historical term 'mulatto' refers to a person of mixed white and black ancestry.
informal My friend is proud of her mulatto heritage.
slang Some people use the term 'mulatto' casually without understanding its historical significance.
figurative The painting showcased a beautiful blend of colors, much like a mulatto person's mixed ancestry.
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