pureblood

/ˈpjʊərbloʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A person whose ancestors are considered to have unmixed or unadulterated ancestry, especially in the context of noble or aristocratic families.

“The purebloods of the nobility maintained their traditional privileges and power for generations.”

2. noun

A person or animal that is genetically pure, especially in reference to breeding or genetics.

“The breeder wanted to create a pureblood horse with the desired traits.”

Synonyms

  • aristocrat
  • blueblood
  • noble

Antonyms

  • hybrid
  • mixture