SINCE 1828
half-breed
noun
\ 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
noun
English 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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