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third culture kid

Noun

Meaning

third culture kid (plural third culture kids)

A young person who has lived for a significant period outside their birth (or passport) country due to parental work-related migration. "Third culture" refers to a distinct way of life different from those of the birth or host countries, but common to fellow expats. [from mid-20th c.]
Synonym: TCK

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

third-culture kid

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