mameluco

mɐmɛˈlu.ku

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the mixed-blood nobility of Brazil from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

“The historic mansion was once owned by a powerful mameluco who played a significant role in shaping the region’s culture.”

Synonyms

  • ladino
  • mestizo

Antonyms

  • indigenous
  • pureblood