Transgender: meaning, definitions and examples

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transgender

 

[ trænsˈdʒɛndər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

gender identity

Transgender refers to individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. This can include people who identify as male or female, as well as those who identify outside of the traditional binary categories. The term encompasses a diverse range of identities and experiences. It is important to recognize that being transgender is about gender identity, not necessarily sexual orientation.

Synonyms

gender-diverse, gender-expansive, gender-nonconforming

Examples of usage

  • She is a transgender woman.
  • Transgender rights are human rights.
  • He identifies as a transgender person.
  • Many transgender individuals face discrimination.
  • The transgender community is advocating for equal rights.

Translations

Translations of the word "transgender" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transgênero

🇮🇳 ट्रांसजेंडर

🇩🇪 transgender

🇮🇩 transgender

🇺🇦 трансгендер

🇵🇱 transgender

🇯🇵 トランスジェンダー

🇫🇷 transgenre

🇪🇸 transgénero

🇹🇷 transgender

🇰🇷 트랜스젠더

🇸🇦 ترانسجندر

🇨🇿 transgender

🇸🇰 transgender

🇨🇳 变性人

🇸🇮 transspolna oseba

🇮🇸 transgender

🇰🇿 трансгендер

🇬🇪 ტრანსგენდერი

🇦🇿 transgender

🇲🇽 transgénero

Word origin

The term 'transgender' first emerged in the late 20th century, building upon earlier terminology such as 'transsexual', which was first used in the 1940s. The prefix 'trans-' is derived from Latin, meaning 'across' or 'beyond', indicating a crossing over from one gender to another. Over the decades, societal understanding of gender and identity has evolved, leading to greater visibility and acceptance of transgender individuals. The word gained popularity in the 1990s as a means to accommodate a diverse range of identities that did not fit the binary gender model. The increasing awareness and advocacy for transgender rights in society reflect broader changes in cultural attitudes toward gender and sexuality.