[hyphenated] adj [fr. the use of hyphenated words (as German-American) to designate foreign-born citizens of the U.S.] (ca. 1893): of, relating to, or being an individual or unit of mixed or diverse background or composition "~ Americans"
HYPHENATED
Meaning of HYPHENATED in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012