The term _____, originally a derogatory slang word for a person of mixed racial descent that comes from the Hawaiian word for "half", has been embraced by many Eurasian, Amerasian, and other people of part Asian or Pacific Islander ethnic heritage.

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The term "Hapa" fits the description given in the sentence as it originated as a derogatory slang word for a person of mixed racial descent and has been embraced by many people of part Asian or Pacific Islander ethnic heritage. The other options, "Latinegras" and "Mestizo," refer specifically to people of mixed Latin American and African or European descent, respectively, and "Banana" is a derogatory term for Asians who are perceived as being "yellow on the outside, white on the inside."

The Term _____, Originally a Derogatory Slang Word for a Person