Definition of Half-caste

1. Noun. An offensive term for the offspring of parents of different races or cultures.

Language type: Depreciation, Derogation, Disparagement
Specialized synonyms: Half-breed
Generic synonyms: Mixed-blood

Definition of Half-caste

1. Adjective. Describing someone of mixed racial descent in a derogatory manner. ¹

2. Noun. A derogatory name for a person of mixed racial descent ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Half-caste

half-ball
half-birthday
half-birthdays
half-blood
half-blooded
half-boot
half-boots
half-bound
half-brained
half-break
half-bred
half-breed
half-brethren
half-brother
half-brothers
half-caste (current term)
half-castes
half-cell
half-cells
half-century
half-chair form
half-chance
half-clothed
half-cock
half-cocked
half-court line
half-court violation
half-cousin
half-cousins
half-crazed

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