People who are citizens or natives of Brazil, the largest country in South America. Individuals belonging to the diverse, multicultural population of Brazil.
From Portuguese brasileiro, derived from 'brasil,' the name of the country which comes from pau-brasil (brazilwood), a valuable red dye-wood that was extensively harvested by early Portuguese colonists. The suffix -ian was added to create the demonym in English.
Brazilians represent one of the world's most ethnically diverse populations, reflecting centuries of mixing between Indigenous peoples, African slaves, and European colonists, plus later waves of Asian and Middle Eastern immigration. The Portuguese language and Brazilian culture have created a unique national identity that transcends racial categories.
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