identity loss
[/aɪˈdɛntɪti lɔːs/]
nounpl: identity losses
perda de identidade
1. The psychological or social state of losing one's sense of self, personal characteristics, or cultural identity
After moving to a new country, she experienced identity loss as she struggled to maintain her cultural heritage.
Após se mudar para um novo país, ela experimentou uma perda de identidade enquanto lutava para manter sua herança cultural.
2. A digital security issue where personal identifying information is stolen or compromised
The data breach resulted in identity loss for thousands of customers whose personal information was exposed.
A violação de dados resultou em perda de identidade para milhares de clientes cujas informações pessoais foram expostas.
3. The erasure or suppression of individual or group identity characteristics
The assimilation policies led to identity loss among indigenous populations.
As políticas de assimilação levaram à perda de identidade entre populações indígenas.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'perda de identidade' is commonly discussed in contexts of immigration, cultural assimilation, and indigenous rights. In the USA, the term frequently appears in discussions of digital security, data privacy, and cybercrime. Psychologically, it's associated with existential concerns and mental health discussions across both cultures.
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