Cultural mixing refers to the blending and exchange of ideas, customs, languages, and traditions between different cultural groups. It often occurs when people from diverse backgrounds interact and influence each other's ways of life.
Related terms
Mestizo: Mestizo refers to individuals of mixed European and indigenous heritage. These individuals embody the cultural mixing that occurred during the Spanish colonial era.
Mulatto: Mulatto describes individuals with mixed African and European ancestry. They are another example of cultural blending resulting from interactions during this time period.
Syncretism: Syncretism is the fusion or combination of different religious beliefs or practices into a new hybrid form. It is an outcome of cultural mixing where elements of two or more religions blend together.