The Open Dictionary

mulatto

noun

UK/məˈlæt.əʊ/
US/məˈlæt̬.oʊ/

Definitions of mulatto noun

  1. Countable

    A derogatory term for an individual with one parent of Black ancestry and one parent of White ancestry.

    • The history book used the term 'mulatto', but it is now considered offensive.

    • It's best to avoid using offensive terms like 'mulatto' when discussing someone's racial background.

    • In contemporary discussions about race and identity, the term 'mulatto' is inappropriate.