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\ ˈhaf-ˌbrēd 
, ˈhäf- \
, ˈhäf- \Definition of half-breed
often offensive
: the offspring of parents of different races especially : the offspring of an American Indian and a white person
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half-breed
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of half-breed
offensive : a person who has parents of different races especially : a person who has a Native American parent and a white parent
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