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Mestizo

usgb/meˈstiːzəʊ/Volume
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Ethnic Identity

Mestizo often implies a mixed cultural identity, not just racial heritage.

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Pedro identifies as mestizo, embracing both his parents' cultures.
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Historical Context

Mestizo originated in colonial times to describe mixed European and Indigenous heritage.

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Mestizos have played a key role in the history of Latin American colonization.
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Not Always Obvious

Someone's mestizo identity might not be visually clear; it's tied to ancestry.

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Although she doesn't look it, Sofia is proud to be mestizo.
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