/mɛtis/ or /mɛˈtiːs/ (US) /mɛtɪs/ (UK)

Definitions

1. noun

A person of mixed European and indigenous American ancestry, especially one who is a descendant of a French-Canadian or a European colonizer and an indigenous person.

“The metisse community has been working to preserve their cultural heritage.”

2. adjective

Of mixed European and indigenous American ancestry.

“The metisse woman was proud of her heritage.”