mesteno

/mɛsˈtɛnoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a person of mixed European and Native American ancestry, especially in the southwestern United States.

“The mesteno heritage was a significant part of the community’s identity.”

Synonyms

  • mestizo
  • metis

Antonyms

  • non-mestizo
  • pure-blooded