half-caste

Half-caste (or half-cast) is a term used to describe people of mixed race or enthicity. Caste comes from the Latin castus, meaning pure, and the derivative Portuguese and Spanish casta, meaning race."Half-caste" was traditionally a ubiquitous term used to refer to people of mixed-race. In the present day it is increasing considered pejorative for use by those dealing with people, especially in any professional capacity.The term mulatto (from Spanish "Mulato") has also been used for this particular mixture.
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Half-caste may refer to:Half-caste (or half-cast), a term used to describe people of mixed ethnicityHalf-Caste (fashion label), created in 2005Half Caste (poem), a poem by John AgardHalf Caste (movie), a horror film released in 2004Half Caste (song), a song by rock band Thin Lizzy
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Ce synonyme de « métis, mulâtre, chabin, » n'est plus utilisé dans le français courant actuel et ne comporte pas de connotation méprisante.
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half-caste
\half"-caste`\ (?), n. one born of a european parent on the one side, and of a hindoo or mohammedan on the other. also adjective; as, half-caste parents.

(n.)
One born of a European parent on the one side, and of a Hindoo or Mohammedan on the other. Also adjective; as, half-caste parents.