hijra
/ˈhɪdʒrə/
noun
- In South Asia, a person who is transgender or non-binary, often assigned male at birth, and who may live in a community with traditional cultural roles.
- In India, many hijra communities have a long history and are recognized as a third gender.
- The documentary explored the lives of hijra individuals in modern Pakistan.
- She is a respected hijra activist fighting for equal rights.