Definition

Relating to or involving more than one race, often used in contexts like adoption or identity.

Example

The couple decided to adopt a child through a transracial adoption process.

Conversation

I read an article about transracial adoption the other day.

Oh, that's interesting! What did it say?

It talked about how families can be formed across different races.

That's so important to understand in today's world.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Transracial → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "racial" (from Latin "ratio", meaning reason or classification). The word describes the concept of identifying with a race different from the one assigned at birth, suggesting a crossing or movement across racial boundaries.

Memory Tip

Think of 'trans-' meaning 'across' and 'racial' relating to 'classification' — this helps you remember that 'transracial' refers to crossing or moving across racial identities.

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