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Miscegenation

Definition

(formal, often historical or derogatory) The act of marrying or having a romantic relationship with someone from a different racial or ethnic group, especially in a context where such relationships are prohibited or strongly disapproved of by society or the law.

Example Sentences

1The legacy of miscegenation laws in the United States continues to influence contemporary debates about racial identity and social justice.
2Historians have documented numerous cases of miscegenation in colonial America, despite the strict prohibitions against interracial relationships.
3The novel explores the complex social dynamics surrounding miscegenation in a small town during the 1950s.
4Critics argue that the film's portrayal of miscegenation perpetuates negative stereotypes about interracial relationships.
5The Supreme Court's landmark decision in Loving v. Virginia (1967) effectively overturned state laws prohibiting miscegenation, paving the way for greater social acceptance of interracial marriage.

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