transracial

trans·ra·cial

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trans-rey-shuh l, tranz-]
- /trænsˈreɪ ʃəl, trænz-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trans-rey-shuh l, tranz-]
- /trænsˈreɪ ʃəl, trænz-/

Definitions of transracial word

adjective transracial involving or between two or more racial groups: transracial adoptions. 1
adjective transracial noting or relating to a person whose racial identity does not correspond to the visible markers of that person’s racial group by birth. 1
adjective transracial noting or relating to a person of mixed racial heritage who alters his or her presentation of self, as in appearance, speech, or affiliation, to embrace or promote a particular racial identity. 1

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Origin of transracial

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75; trans- + racial

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Parts of speech for Transracial

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Transracial

transracial popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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