transnational identity
[trænsˈnæʃənəl aɪˈdɛntɪti]
nounfemininepl: transnational identities / identidades transnacionais
identidade transnacional
1. A sense of belonging and self-identification that transcends national borders, encompassing multiple cultural, linguistic, and social affiliations across different countries
Her transnational identity reflected her upbringing in Brazil, education in the United States, and work experiences across Europe.
Sua identidade transnacional refletia sua infância no Brasil, educação nos Estados Unidos e experiências de trabalho em toda a Europa.
2. The integration of multiple national or cultural backgrounds into a cohesive sense of self that is not limited to a single nation-state
Third-culture kids often develop a transnational identity that feels at home everywhere and nowhere simultaneously.
Crianças de terceira cultura frequentemente desenvolvem uma identidade transnacional que se sente em casa em todos os lugares e em nenhum lugar simultaneamente.
3. A framework of personal, social, and cultural identity that operates across international networks and communities rather than within a single national context
The immigrant community's transnational identity maintained strong ties to their homeland while building new lives abroad.
A identidade transnacional da comunidade de imigrantes mantinha fortes vínculos com sua pátria enquanto construía novas vidas no exterior.
In Brazil, the concept of 'identidade transnacional' has become increasingly relevant due to significant emigration waves and the country's history as a multicultural society. It reflects discussions around Brazilians living abroad, returning migrants, and the blending of cultures within urban centers like São Paulo. In the United States, transnational identity is a central topic in immigration studies, particularly regarding first and second-generation immigrants, and acknowledges the growing reality that many people maintain active connections across multiple nation-states rather than assimilating into a single national identity.
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