Melungeon is a noun referring to a historically mixed-race community in the Appalachian region of the United States, often with uncertain European, African, and Indigenous ancestry; the term also denotes people of this lineage. The word carries regional and cultural significance and may appear in historical or anthropological discussions, ethnic studies, and genealogical contexts. It is primarily used as a demographic label rather than a self-identifying ethnicity by all speakers.
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