hyphenated
adjective
hy·phen·at·ed ˈhī-fə-ˌnā-təd 
: of, relating to, or being an individual or unit of mixed or diverse background or composition
hyphenated Americans
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Early clues certainly pointed to a few tell-tale signs, most notably Flatley’s multi-hyphenated credits (much like Wiseau’s). 
Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Aug. 2022 The multi-hyphenated personality first joined the DWTS pro team in 2007 and left in 2016. Katherine Tinsley, Good Housekeeping, 23 Apr. 2022 The multi-hyphenated TV personality posted an Instagram video on January 25 showing off her transition from skin and hair prep to looking red carpet ready. Katherine Tinsley, Good Housekeeping, 11 Feb. 2022 In response, the multi-hyphenated artist retweeted McKee-Rodriguez’s video to her more than 23 million followers over the weekend. NBC News, 13 Dec. 2021 So, how do brands reflect this exciting culture shift in a way that resonates with everyone from the yogi to the multi-hyphenated executive to the busy grandparent? Julian Cohen, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2021 This multi-hyphenated boss is looking to do more than transform the TV and film industry. Brittney Oliver, Essence, 23 Feb. 2021 An exact reason why the multi-hyphenated Tia Mowry-Hardrict — award-winning actress, author, entrepreneur, mom of two, and beyond — was unsurprisingly drawn to the site. Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 3 Aug. 2020 Surely no parent wants to saddle their child with four hyphenated last names, but choosing only one, or one from each parent might end up offending one or more grandparents and other relatives. Abigail Van Buren, Houston Chronicle, 25 Jan. 2020 See More
Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Aug. 2022 The multi-hyphenated personality first joined the DWTS pro team in 2007 and left in 2016. Katherine Tinsley, Good Housekeeping, 23 Apr. 2022 The multi-hyphenated TV personality posted an Instagram video on January 25 showing off her transition from skin and hair prep to looking red carpet ready. Katherine Tinsley, Good Housekeeping, 11 Feb. 2022 In response, the multi-hyphenated artist retweeted McKee-Rodriguez’s video to her more than 23 million followers over the weekend. NBC News, 13 Dec. 2021 So, how do brands reflect this exciting culture shift in a way that resonates with everyone from the yogi to the multi-hyphenated executive to the busy grandparent? Julian Cohen, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2021 This multi-hyphenated boss is looking to do more than transform the TV and film industry. Brittney Oliver, Essence, 23 Feb. 2021 An exact reason why the multi-hyphenated Tia Mowry-Hardrict — award-winning actress, author, entrepreneur, mom of two, and beyond — was unsurprisingly drawn to the site. Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 3 Aug. 2020 Surely no parent wants to saddle their child with four hyphenated last names, but choosing only one, or one from each parent might end up offending one or more grandparents and other relatives. Abigail Van Buren, Houston Chronicle, 25 Jan. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
from the use of hyphenated words (such as German-American) to designate foreign-born citizens of the U.S.
First Known Use
circa 1893, in the meaning defined above