transracial

American  

[trans-rey-shuhl, tranz-] / trænsˈreɪ ʃəl, trænz- /

adjective

1. involving or between two or more racial groups.

   transracial adoptions.

2. noting or relating to a person whose racial identity does not correspond to the visible markers of that person’s racial group by birth.

3. noting or relating to a person of mixed racial heritage who alters their presentation of self, as in appearance, speech, or affiliation, to embrace or promote a particular racial identity.

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Other Word Forms

• transracially adverb

Etymology

Origin of transracial

First recorded in 1970–75; trans- + racial

Example Sentences

The Howard University alum, who considered herself “transracial” after being caught in a web of lies in 2015, also taught African studies at Eastern Washington University.

From Seattle Times

Angela Tucker, a writer and transracial adoptee, joins us to argue that adoption is traumatic… and with the right reforms, it shouldn’t need to happen as often as it does.

From Slate

When it comes to developing Ashley's character, Audrey, did you always know that she would be a transracial adoptee.

From Salon

She became a mentor and facilitator at an adoption agency, and an advocate, speaking publicly about the complexity of transracial adoption.

From Seattle Times

Ahead of a May 3 event at Town Hall Seattle, Tucker discussed how the book builds on her work, the relevance of language regarding transracial adoption, adoption as trauma and the importance of curiosity and hope.

From Seattle Times