Miscegenation (Noun)
Meaning
Reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The laws against miscegenation were enacted to prevent interracial marriage and cohabitation.
- Historically, many societies have prohibited miscegenation through laws and social norms.
- The couple's decision to marry despite being from different racial backgrounds was seen as an act of defiance against the laws prohibiting miscegenation.
- The term miscegenation was originally coined in the 19th century to describe the mixing of different racial groups through reproduction.
- In some countries, laws against miscegenation were not repealed until the mid-20th century, reflecting a long history of racial segregation and discrimination.