Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. [culture and related concepts]
5. culture-related concepts
6. race (groups of people)

Anotations

Scope note:

Relating to, or comprising more than two distinct differentiated peoples based on socially defined characteristics. This term is applied both to groups of people or to individuals. Multiracial people may have different opinions about which terms are considered derogatory or acceptable, depending on region, country or personal preference. The term may be perceived as homogenizing.