What is the scientific term for people of mixed racial backgrounds?

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The discussion centers on the scientific terminology related to individuals of mixed racial backgrounds, specifically addressing terms like "half-breed," "hapas," and "Eurasian." Participants assert that from a biological perspective, the concept of "mixed-race" lacks scientific validity. The conversation highlights the complexities and sensitivities surrounding racial classifications and emphasizes the absence of a universally accepted term for mixed-race individuals.

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a scientific umbrella term that encompasses everything that has to do with half-breed people, hapas, mixed people, "eurasian" etc.??
 
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There is no such thing as a "Half-breed" or "mixed" human.
 
As Moridin pointed, from a biological point of view, there's no such thing mix-race.

That type of topic tends to degenerate and we have discuss this type of topic several times.
 

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