1. People or animals regarded as having ancestry entirely from a single ethnic group, race, or breed with no admixture from other groups.
Usage: Often used in historical or biological contexts; the term can carry offensive connotations when applied to human populations due to its association with racist ideology.; Commonly used in animal breeding to refer to animals of unmixed pedigree.

Examples

• The kennel specializes in purebloods of several dog breeds.
• Horse breeders maintain detailed records to ensure their purebloods meet breed standards.
• The farm's purebloods were prized for their distinctive characteristics.
• In animal husbandry, purebloods are often distinguished from crossbreds by their pedigree documentation.
• The registry tracks purebloods to preserve genetic lines within the breed.