noun
- a person of unmixed ancestry or descent from a particular ethnic, racial, or cultural group
Usage: often used in historical or anthropological contexts; can be considered outdated or offensive in modern usage
adjective
- of unmixed ancestry; descended entirely from members of a particular group
Usage: often used to describe animals or plants of pure breeding; can be considered outdated or offensive when applied to people
Examples
- The horse was a fullblood Arabian with excellent pedigree.
- Fullblood cattle breeds are prized for their distinctive characteristics.
- The registry tracks fullblood animals to maintain breed standards.
- She was proud of her fullblood heritage from her ancestral homeland.
- Fullblood dogs from champion lines command higher prices.
- The breeding program focuses on maintaining fullblood genetics.