melungeon

/mɛlˈjʊndʒən/

Definitions

1. noun

a person of mixed ancestry, especially in the United States, typically of European, African, and Native American origin.

“The melungeons of Appalachia have a unique cultural heritage.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of melungeons.

“Melungeon communities have been the subject of historical and genetic research.”

Synonyms

  • mixed-ancestry person
  • tri-racial isolate

Antonyms

  • homogeneous person
  • pureblood