Elseborn (noun)
/ˈɛls-bɔrn/
1. A person who feels they were born in the wrong country, experiencing disconnection from the traditions, beliefs, language, and political or economic systems of their birthplace.
2. Someone whose sense of national or cultural belonging lies elsewhere, often rejecting identification with their country of origin.
Plural: Elseborns.
Origin: From else (“another, different”) + born (“given life”). Coined in the early 21st century.
/ˈɛls-bɔrn/
1. A person who feels they were born in the wrong country, experiencing disconnection from the traditions, beliefs, language, and political or economic systems of their birthplace.
2. Someone whose sense of national or cultural belonging lies elsewhere, often rejecting identification with their country of origin.
Plural: Elseborns.
Origin: From else (“another, different”) + born (“given life”). Coined in the early 21st century.
Example: Although raised in her homeland, she always felt like an Elseborn. Many Elseborns seek community with cultures they feel truly connected to.
by Guntermp3 August 21, 2025
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