emetia

/ɛmˈɛtiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A person of mixed ethnic or cultural descent; a person of mixed ancestry

“The artist’s emetia heritage influenced her unique style of painting.”

2. noun

A person of mixed human and divine ancestry, especially in mythology

“In ancient mythology, the emetia was believed to possess extraordinary powers.”

Synonyms

  • half-breed
  • mestizo
  • mixed-blood

Antonyms

  • homogenous
  • pure-blood