mestizo

Meanings

• noun

  A person of mixed European and American Indian ancestry.

  - "The mestizo population is the largest ethnic group in Mexico."
  - "Many artists explore the experiences of being a mestizo in their work."

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Variants

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mestizo , mestizos

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Etymology

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Derived from the Spanish word 'mestizo', meaning 'mixed' or 'mestre' (master) and 'izo' (offspring).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mestizo' was first used in the 16th century in the Americas.

2. Mestizos make up the majority of the population in several Latin American countries, including Mexico, Peru, and Bolivia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hispanic: Although related, 'mestizo' specifically refers to people of mixed European and American Indian ancestry, while 'Hispanic' refers to people from Spanish-speaking countries.

2. Latinx: A more recent term used to describe people of Latin American and Hispanic origin, including those of mixed race. Some mestizos identify with this term, while others prefer 'mestizo'.

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Culture

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The term 'mestizo' has significant cultural and historical importance in Latin America, particularly in countries with large populations of people of mixed European and American Indian ancestry. Mestizos have been portrayed in literature, art, music, and film, often exploring themes of identity, heritage, and the complexities of mixed race experiences.

How to Memorize "mestizo"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with features representing both European and American Indian ancestry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the concept of mixed heritage and cultural blending.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'mestizo' as meaning 'mixed master'.

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