Definitions

1. noun

A person of mixed European and indigenous American ancestry, especially one who is of mixed Spanish and indigenous descent.

“She identified as a mestizo, a blend of her Spanish and Guatemalan Mayan heritage.”

2. noun

A person of mixed indigenous and European ancestry, especially one who is of mixed Spanish and indigenous descent in Latin America.

“The mestizo population of Mexico has a rich cultural heritage.”

3. noun

A person of mixed indigenous and European ancestry, especially one who is of mixed Spanish and indigenous descent in Central and South America.

“In many Central and South American countries, the mestizo population is the largest ethnic group.”

4. adjective

Of or relating to a person of mixed European and indigenous American ancestry, especially one who is of mixed Spanish and indigenous descent.

“The mestizo culture of Mexico is a unique blend of Spanish and indigenous influences.”