mendelsohn

Example:The assimilated individual managed to navigate the social hierarchy without revealing their true background.

Definition:A person who has fully or partially lost their original cultural or ethnic identity, adapting to the dominant culture and sometimes hiding or concealing their background.

Example:Throughout history, crypto-Jews have found themselves in mendelsohn situations, navigating the complexities of hiding their Jewish heritage.

Definition:A descendant of Jews who, due to persecution or social pressure, adopted the practices and beliefs of the dominant culture while concealing their Jewish ancestry.