This chapter presents commonly used terms in the study of postcolonialism. The terms listed begin with the alphabet “M”. Detailed explanation is provided for several terms, including magical realism, masculinity, miscegenation, mimicry and multiculturalism. Each entry includes the origin of the term; a detailed explanation of its perceived meaning; and examples of the term's use in literary‐cultural texts. Critics see magical realism as the postcolonial representation of two worldviews, histories, and even ideologies. Colonialism and imperialism served to develop models of masculinity for Englishmen. There are two points of origin to the European fears of miscegenation. One is the fear of Native Americans and black slaves among the early settlers in America. In postcolonial studies multiculturalism refers to the condition of numerous migrants and diasporic cultures wherein individuals carry at least two legacies: of their home country and of the country they have adopted.