Antimiscegenation

/ˌæntiːmɪsˌɪdʒəˈneɪʃən/ adjective

Opposed to the mixing of races, particularly in marriages; relating to laws or beliefs against interracial relationships.

From anti- (against) + miscegenation (from Latin miscere 'to mix' + genus 'race'). Emerged in the 19th century to describe racist ideology and laws.

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