sekaalkuperiin
Sekaalkuperiin is a neologism used in Finnish to describe people who have mixed origins or backgrounds. The term signals a multiplicity of cultural, ethnic, or national influences that shape a person’s identity.
Etymology and construction: the word is formed from seka- meaning mixed and alkuperiin, which is the illative
Usage and scope: the term appears in sociolinguistic discussions, some journalistic writing, and online discourse around
Reception and considerations: supporters argue that sekaalkuperiin offers a concise way to acknowledge complex backgrounds and
See also: identity, multiculturalism, mixed heritage, Finnish sociolinguistics, language and ethnicity.